# Park Fire Verdict: Stout Guilty | Oakland News

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Podcast: [Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/oakland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561175)
Published: 2026-07-24T22:08:23+00:00
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A jury in Butte County just convicted Ronnie Dean Stout II of starting the catastrophic Park Fire — a blaze that scorched over 429,000 acres and destroyed more than 700 structures — exactly two years after it began. Prosecutors say Stout pushed a burning vehicle into a gully, igniting the fire; his defense claimed the car caught fire on its own. The jury sided with prosecutors, convicting him of arson of forest land. With prior convictions, Stout now faces 25 years to life under California’s three strikes law — a verdict that closes a devastating chapter for Northern California communities still recovering. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dd6514baa4cfaf8b

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