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BRIAN HEAD — For almost three years, from the time he started the 71,000-acre Brian Head Fire on June 17, 2017, until the criminal and civil cases against him were resolved, Robert Lyman wasn't allowed to speak publicly, under the advice of his lawyers.
However, Lyman is now free to share his story and recently did so during multiple in-person interviews with St. George News / Cedar City News, the contents of which are being published as a four-part series commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Brian Head Fire. This is part two. To read part one, click here.
As previously reported, Lyman's criminal case was ultimately resolved with a misdemeanor reckless burning charge being dropped by prosecutors in February 2020. A couple weeks later, Lyman entered a no contest plea to not obtaining a burn permit during a closed fire season, a class B misdemeanor, and was ordered to pay a $500 fine, plus community service.
Lyman says he's actually somewhat disappointed the case ended up not going to trial, as it prevented him from being vindicated in court.
Read the full article at St. George News.
