Three young men are facing criminal charges for allegedly causing fire: Brandon Cordell Bennett,, Jr. 18 years old; Jevin James Mclean, 19; and Galvinn Coates Munson, 19.
Pushed by wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour, the Gibson Flats Fire ultimately burned close to 85 acres, destroying 13 homes, 16 outbuildings, and an unknown number of vehicles.