April 24, 2023 Three Springs Firefighter Adam Ewing is charged in connection with nearly two dozen wildfires.
Source firehouse.com News
An 18-year-old volunteer firefighter is behind bars, facing over 60 felony charges for allegedly lighting nearly two dozen wildfires.
Adam Ewing, of Three Springs, was charged by Bureau of Forestry for setting 21 fires in Huntingdon County in February and March, according to WTAJ,
At three fire scenes, forestry officials found toilet paper with roses. And the same brand was found at Ewing’s residence during a search.
Three Springs Fire Chief Chris Grace informed investigators that Ewing was the first to arrive at the fire station for the calls.
Also, a witness also observed him coming out of the woods just prior to a fire breaking out.
Ewing is behind bars in the Huntingdon County Prison in lieu of $500,000 bail. He’s facing 63 felony charges including 21 causing catastrophe charges, 21 risking catastrophe charges and 21 maliciously setting a fire to a forest.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 3.