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Oakhurst Man Arrested for Deadwood Mountain Arson Fires
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By Anthony W. Haddad
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August 26, 2024

Authorities have arrested Pao Xiong, 68, of Oakhurst, on 14 felony counts of arson in connection with 14 fires on Deadwood Mountain that burned 11 acres and four structures. (Madera County SO)

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Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a series of arson fires on Deadwood Mountain, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office said Monday.

Pao Xiong, 68, of Oakhurst, was taken into custody on Thursday by investigators from the sheriff’s office and CalFire’s Madera Mariposa Merced Unit.

He is believed responsible for 14 fires that burned 11 acres and four structures near Oakhurst, according to the sheriff’s office.

Xiong was arrested at a residence in Fresno and booked into Madera County Jail. He faces 14 felony counts of arson.

“We would like to applaud the cooperative effort between investigators from the Sheriff’s Office and CalFire, as well as the diligent work conducted at the initial crime scene,” said Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue. “It is my great honor to ensure the residents of Deadwood that they should sleep well tonight knowing this suspect is in custody.”

The investigation began on July 19, 2024, when CalFire responded to a fire on Deadwood Mountain.

After the fire was contained, CalFire law enforcement officials initiated an investigation, leading them to Xiong, who lived on the property where the fire originated.

As the investigation progressed, the Madera County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Team and the Madera County Narcotic Enforcement Team were brought in to assist.

Detectives monitored Xiong and analyzed evidence, ultimately identifying him as the primary suspect, authorities said.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and has an MBA at Fresno State, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.

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