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Yvette Herrell: “There is speculation that this was arson. And I know the FBI…”

Featuring: Yvette Herrell, Republican | Former U.S. House, New Mexico, District 2

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Episode 619: Former Rep. Yvette Herrell talks Ruidoso fires, economic issues/trade/spending

Published | Video Starts at 03:51

Yeah, it's just so unfortunate and catastrophic. And this is their, what, third biggest fire in the last three years? They had the McBride fire. And yes, There is speculation that this was arson. And I know the FBI is obviously actively investigating. I've talked to some of their guys, and it's just. It's just mind boggling, Paul, to think that somebody could actually intentionally start a fire that would cause this much damage. (03:51–03:58)

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Asserts that there is speculation of arson in the Ruidoso fire and the FBI is investigating.

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