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In California, heat and dry conditions make arson a more potent threat

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About 10% to 15% of California ’s wildfires are ignited by arson each year , a researcher says.

About 91 people have been arrested on suspicion of arson this year , Cal Fire says.

The Park Fire in Chico , California , set a state record for acres burned in an alleged arson.

Cal Fire has counted between 182 and 386 arson fires each year since 2014 .

The true number of fires caused by arson is likely higher than the official count, experts say.

In comparison to urban arson, these crimes often produce less physical evidence, prosecutor says.

Victims of arson-ignited wildfires rarely end up whole, expert says.