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Stout Convicted of Arson in 429k-Acre Park Fire

7/26/2026

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Judge Kristen Lucena found Ronnie Dean Stout II, 44, guilty of arson for the Park Fire.
Stout faces 25 years to life in prison, with sentencing set for Oct. 9.
The fire burned 429,000 acres, destroyed 427 homes and was California’s fourth-largest wildfire.
Stout revved his Yaris down a 60-foot hill, igniting brush, waived a jury trial, has molestation, robbery and 2020 DUI convictions, and showed no remorse.

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Judge Kristen Lucena found Ronnie Dean Stout II, 44, guilty of arson for the Park Fire.
Stout faces 25 years to life in prison, with sentencing set for Oct. 9.
The fire burned 429,000 acres, destroyed 427 homes and was California’s fourth-largest wildfire.
Stout revved his Yaris down a 60-foot hill, igniting brush, waived a jury trial, has molestation, robbery and 2020 DUI convictions, and showed no remorse.