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In Idaho, ranchers are accusing firefighting crews of setting fires on private property without permission, prompting calls for accountability.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Idaho — What started with a lightning strike ended with the Tartar Fire burning more than 158,000 acres across Idaho.
But some ranchers say the wildfire wasn't the only source of their losses.
They accuse firefighting crews of intentionally setting fires on private property in Washington County, Idaho, without their permission.
Kirk Chandler, who has lived on his family's ranch his entire life, says ranchers spent days working to protect their property as the Tartar Fire moved through the area.
"If you're the third one to call or the second one to call for help, they're not available, and ...
