{"id":2316167,"date":"2024-07-30T16:54:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T20:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/native-american-tribesman-accused-of-starting-massive-wildfire-after-us-flag-burning-protest\/"},"modified":"2024-07-30T16:56:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T20:56:43","slug":"native-american-tribesman-accused-of-starting-massive-wildfire-after-us-flag-burning-protest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/native-american-tribesman-accused-of-starting-massive-wildfire-after-us-flag-burning-protest\/","title":{"rendered":"Native American Tribesman Accused of Starting Massive Wildfire After US Flag-Burning Protest"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnative-american-tribesman-accused-of-starting-massive-wildfire-after-us-flag-burning-protest%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2316167&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A Native American man named Keanu Dude, 22, has been arrested in connection with the Watch\u2064 Fire, a significant wildfire that devastated parts of the San \u2062Carlos Apache community in Arizona. The fire reportedly erupted\u2062 shortly after Dude was involved in burning an American flag, leading authorities to suspect his involvement in starting \u200dthe blaze. The fire, which began \u200das \u2063a\u2064 small\u2062 brush fire on July 10, 2024, rapidly intensified and consumed 2,162 acres, destroying 21 homes and displacing about 73 tribe members, although no injuries were \u200breported.<\/p>\n<p>Following his arrest, tribal police \u200bchief Elliot Sneezy expressed sorrow over\u2064 the incident, highlighting the community&#8217;s resilience and\u2062 commitment to recovery. The community \u200cis \u2062set to receive up to $400,000 in aid from the state, and FEMA has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-did-fema-arrive-in-kentucky-with-more-vaccines-than-relief-supplies\/\" title=\"FACT CHECK: Did FEMA Arrive In Kentucky With More Vaccines Than Relief Supplies?\">authorized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/calif-officials-say-10-of-states-unemployment-payments-linked-to-fraud\/\" title=\"Calif. officials say 10% of state\u2019s unemployment payments linked to fraud\">federal funds<\/a><\/a> to support firefighting efforts.\u200d The \u2062investigation continues,\u200d and Dude is currently\u200c the only suspect linked to this destructive\u200d act, which has not only\u200b affected tribal members but has sparked speculation about underlying motives tied to the flag burning.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A Native American man has been arrested in connection with the devastating Watch Fire, a blaze authorities say began shortly after the suspect was involved in the burning of a U.S. flag.<\/p>\n<p>The San Carlos Apache Police Department arrested Keanu Dude, a 22-year-old <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/canadian-indigenous-tribe-calls-for-public-apology-from-catholic-church-for-abuse-against-students\/\" title=\"Canadian Indigenous tribe calls for public apology from Catholic Church for abuse against students\">tribal member<\/a> of Arizona&rsquo;s San Carlos Apache community, on the afternoon of July 23.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It was saddening to me that a community member is the person responsible for this horrific act,&rdquo; tribal police chief Elliot Sneezy told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azfamily.com\/2024\/07\/24\/arson-suspect-accused-starting-watch-fire-near-san-carlos-arrested\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AZFamily<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sneezy said Dude was linked to the burning of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/us-flag-bearer-coco-gauff-berates-umpire-tears-suffers-stunning-olympics-upset\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American flag<\/a> right before the wild inferno.<\/p>\n<p>He was not able to provide any more information about Dude&rsquo;s motives and reasoning due to the ongoing investigation. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-joe-bidens-senior-moment-of-the-week-vol-48\/\" title=\"VIDEO: Joe Biden&#039;s Weekly Senior Moment (Vol. 48)\">chief praised<\/a> the community and vowed that his people are &ldquo;survivors&rdquo; and will rebuild.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Dude remains the only suspect.<\/p>\n<p>The fire itself, apparently sparked in the aftermath of a domestic show of rage against America, rapidly burned through the community depriving many of homes and property. Thankfully, not a single person was injured.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Watch Fire began as a small brush fire around 11 p.m., July 10,&rdquo; the San Carlos Apache Tribe said in a release.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It erupted into an uncontrolled wildfire the next afternoon when high winds from a thunderstorm caused the fire to rapidly spread in all directions. The fire burned 2,162 acres, destroyed 21 homes and 13 auxiliary structures, forced the evacuation of more than 400 and left about 73 members of the Tribe homeless.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The release notes the SCAPD and tribal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/state-wildlife-office-issues-dire-warning-nine-dead-beavers-found-across-multiple-counties-dont-approach-carcasses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wildlife<\/a> rangers cooperated in the arrest of Dude, who has a criminal history that includes assault and domestic violence.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It saddens me that a member of our tribe has been charged with starting this fire that devastated our community,&rdquo; San Carlos Apache Tribe Chairman Terry Rambler added.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Arson is a senseless act that will never be tolerate under any circumstance. I am thankful for the swift and thorough investigation by tribal and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/d-c-mayor-congress-must-open-a-probe-into-security-failures-at-u-s-capitol\/\" title=\"D.C. Mayor: Congress must open a probe into security failures at U.S. Capitol\">federal law enforcement<\/a> that has resulted in an arrest.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The release, posted to the SCAPD&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-facebook-lifts-restrictions-trump-giving-equal-footing-biden-social-media-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> page, includes Dude&rsquo;s mugshot.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSanCarlosApachePoliceDepartment%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02mMxCh6xDgx6ePktqqkFxyvUDp8XZYo7qzCHjz6MHr8hpexdvBaSxrwftu8xkp29dl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"368\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The blaze, likely sparked through a fiery and hateful display against America given the alleged involvement of the flag, is now 100 percent contained thanks to the efforts of men and women risking life and limb to protect their countrymen.<\/p>\n<p>The San Carlos Apache community is not alone in its road to recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Up to $400,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/azgovernor.gov\/office-arizona-governor\/news\/2024\/07\/governor-katie-hobbs-directs-400000-address-watch-fire-eastern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">has been made available<\/a> to the San Carlos Apache through Arizona&rsquo;s Joint Heat Relief Initiative.<\/p>\n<p>As the community was burning, FEMA authorized the use of federal funds to fight the wildfire.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/press-release\/20240729\/fema-fire-management-assistance-granted-watch-fire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">emergency agency<\/a>, the money can be used to cover expenses for &ldquo;field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization, and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Though it appears an act of hate set this community on fire, America&rsquo;s national spirit rose to meet the challenge.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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Keanu Dude, a 22-year-old member of Arizona&#8217;s San Carlos Apache community, was taken into custody by the San Carlos Apache Police Department on July 23. Tribal police chief Elliot Sneezy expressed his sorrow that a community member is responsible for such a tragic event. He mentioned that Dude was connected to the flag burning just before the wildfire started but could not disclose further details about his motives due to an ongoing investigation. The chief commended the resilience of the community and assured them they would rebuild.<\/p>\n<p>Dude is currently the sole suspect in this case. The fire reportedly began as a small brush fire around 11 p.m. on July 10 and escalated into an uncontrollable wildfire by the next afternoon due to strong winds from a thunderstorm, ultimately consuming 2,162 acres and destroying numerous homes and structures while displacing over 400 residents without causing any injuries.<\/p>\n<p>The San Carlos Apache Tribe stated that both tribal police and wildlife rangers collaborated in Dude&#8217;s arrest, who has prior convictions for assault and domestic violence. Tribal Chairman Terry Rambler expressed his disappointment over one of their own being charged with such an act of destruction, emphasizing that arson will not be tolerated under any circumstances and praising law enforcement for their prompt investigation leading to an arrest.<\/p>\n<p>The release shared on SCAPD\u2019s Facebook page included Dude\u2019s mugshot. Although this incident appears rooted in animosity towards America due to its connection with flag burning, efforts from brave individuals have successfully contained the blaze completely. The San Carlos Apache community is receiving support during its recovery process; up to $400,000 has been allocated through Arizona\u2019s Joint Heat Relief Initiative while FEMA authorized federal funds for firefighting efforts covering various related expenses. Despite being targeted by what seems like an act of hate, America&#8217;s spirit has risen in response to assist those affected by this tragedy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2316168,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/arson-mugshot.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[8460,36694,4542,36695,22644],"class_list":["post-2316167","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-accusations","tag-native-american","tag-protest","tag-us-flag","tag-wildfire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/arson-mugshot.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2316167","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2316167"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2316167\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2316168"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2316167"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2316167"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2316167"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}