
Man and Girlfriend Suspected in Multiple New Mexico Wildfires Linked by Vans Sneakers
A couple's potential link to six New Mexico wildfires, including the destructive 8,000-acre Salt Fire, was revealed during a federal search for Vans sneakers.

A man and a woman are under federal investigation after allegedly being linked to six wildfires in New Mexico. The fires, including the Salt Fire, collectively burned nearly 8,000 acres of land.
Uncovering the Alleged Arson
The investigation, sparked by a pair of Vans sneakers found at the scene of the fires, revealed a potential connection between the couple and the deliberate ignition of the blazes. Witnesses and physical evidence, including a distinctive tire tread pattern from a Jeep, implicated the two individuals in the suspected arson.
Environmental and Human Impact
The destructive nature of the fires not only caused significant damage to the natural landscape but also resulted in the tragic loss of two lives in a separate fire, as resources were diverted to combat the intentionally set blazes. The arson not only endangered the environment but also posed a direct threat to human safety.
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