There are more of them, Mr. Marker said, because, at least in the East, 80 to 90percentt are caused by man, either through arson or accident.
Charlotte Smith, a spokeswoman for the Essex County prosecutor, Donald C. Campolo, who is heading the investigation, declined to discuss the inquiry but said that neither arson nor accident had been ruled out.
Unlike some landfill fires sparked by arson or accident, Dumpcano began as naturally as a dump fire can.
Among the human causes of fires are arson, accidents, carelessness, and intentional prescribed fires designed to reduce acute threats or remove vegetation for planting, wildlife management, or other purposes.
Buza had been arrested for arson and related felonies.
They were also charged with restraint of trade, coercion, conspiracy, grand larceny, arson and attempted arson.
They bore the brunt of the arson and looting.
He has a record of assault, arson and domestic violence.
ANNALS of CRIME about arson and arsonists in Bklyn.
Important factors include rural depopulation, growing wealth, arson and stupidity.
