The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in Washington is actively searching for five additional suspects believed to be complicit in the deadly Chelan Hills wildfire that occurred this past July. While 18-year-old Michael Yakimov is currently in custody on a $1 million bond, authorities have identified five other adults who remain at large. Investigators allege that Yakimov and others were in the back of a white truck when they began shooting illegal fireworks in all directions, including toward an approaching SUV. The video evidence, recently released by the sheriff’s office, captures the moment a firework landed in dry grass, igniting the blaze that would go on to destroy more than 100 structures and burn nearly 9,700 acres. The incident resulted in the death of 69-year-old Robert Lister, who perished in his vehicle while attempting to escape the rapidly spreading fire. Detectives utilized cell phone data, surveillance footage, and information from Flock cameras to track the suspect vehicle’s route from western Washington to the fire site, leading to Yakimov’s identification and arrest. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is urging the five outstanding suspects to turn themselves in immediately. They face the same arson-related charges as Yakimov for their alleged roles in sparking the fire. The agency emphasizes the severe and lasting impact of the disaster, with Sheriff Caille noting the profound trauma inflicted on the community. Families in the Chelan Hills area are still in the process of rebuilding and recovering from the destruction. Authorities continue to appeal to the public for assistance in locating the remaining suspects, stating that justice is a priority for the agency as they work to bring all responsible parties to account for the tragedy.