A conspiracy theorist who blamed the government for forest fires admitted that he started 14 himself

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A view of wildfires at Lebel-sur-Quevillon in Quebec, Canada on June 23, 2023.
A view of wildfires at Lebel-sur-Quevillon in Quebec, Canada, on June 23, 2023.

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I work as a fire lookout, living in a remote cabin with no plumbing or electricity. Here's why I want to be here as long as there are humans doing this job.

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Brig Malessa and her fire tower in Oregon
Brig Malessa, 53, has been stationed at four different fire lookout towers over the past four years from May to October, and shares her day-to-day life on TikTok @briggygee.

Brig Malessa

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