Man Will Pay $400,000 For Table Rock Fire: Ada County

BOISE, ID - A man accused of starting a fire in the foothills near Boise last year will pay $391,000 in restitution. Ada County reported Friday that Taylor Kemp, 20, would pay the fine. Kemp allegedly started the fire while setting off illegal fireworks. He will also serve two years probation and at least four days in jail, according to the Ada County Sheriff's Office.

The fire broke out on June 29, 2016, after Kemp allegedly set off roman candles near the gate to Table Rock. One of the fireworks apparently tipped over and ignited a hillside. Kemp initially told authorities that he wasn't involved with the fireworks, but by August recanted, according to the Idaho Statesman.

The restitution will reimburse the Bureau of Land Management and Boise Fire for resources used to put out the fire. The restitution should also cover the costs of replacing a home that burned down during the fire.

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