Thursday, October 2, 2008

Malibu's Corral Canyon wildfire suspect pleads

One of five men accused of starting last year's wildfire in Malibu's Corral Canyon has admitted that he and his friends accidentally ignited the blaze that burned 53 homes.

Brian Franks changed his plea to no contest Wednesday, after pleading not guilty in December to a felony charge of recklessly causing the fire.

The 27-year-old said he and his friends rekindled an abandoned campfire on a windy night in November.

As part of his plea deal, Franks agreed to testify against the other defendants.

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