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Huntingdon County firefighter accused of setting 21 wildfires

By Eric Sterling
Published in Weather News
April 24, 2023
1 min read
Huntingdon County firefighter accused of setting 21 wildfires

So, I came across this wild article about a firefighter in Huntingdon County who is apparently responsible for setting 21 wildfires! Can you believe it?

Okay, so the story goes like this: a volunteer firefighter named Ryan Laubham has been accused of intentionally starting 21 wildfires throughout Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. He was actually arrested and charged with arson, which is just crazy to me.

Apparently, Laubham was seen hanging around the areas where the fires were set, and he even admitted to starting one of them. But here’s the kicker – he claims that the fires were all started accidentally, and that he was just trying to burn trash or brush. Um, excuse me? That seems like a pretty flimsy excuse to me, but I guess we’ll have to wait and see how the case unfolds.

Now, here’s where things get a bit personal for me. I grew up in a very rural area, and wildfires were always a huge risk during the summer months. I remember being terrified whenever I saw smoke or smelled burning, knowing that a wildfire could easily sweep through and destroy homes and property. It’s honestly so scary to think that someone who was supposed to be protecting the community could have been responsible for starting so many fires.

Overall, I think this article really highlights the importance of trusting the people who are supposed to keep us safe. It’s hard to imagine why someone would willingly put their community in danger like this, but it’s a reminder that we always need to be vigilant and aware of those around us.


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