[Laura Haefeli]
PLACERVILLE (CBS13) – The two men accused of starting the destructive Caldor Fire appeared in court for the first time Tuesday and maintained their innocence.
“What goes through your head that you would want to ruin so many people’s lives?” said Steve Ebner, who was evacuated from Pollock Pines due to the fire.
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Standing side-by-side dressed in suits and ties, David Smith and his son, Travis, faced a judge Tuesday for the first time since prosecutors accused them of setting the Caldor Fire, which tore through El Dorado County for more than two months.
We caught up with the suspects outside of the courthouse and asked them how they felt about the accusations. The two declined to comment…
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