Cal Fire’s Mike Thompson suspected serial arson in a devastating string of blazes in Lake County. And he and his fellow investigators identified a suspect: Damin Pashilk, a former inmate firefighter. But arsonists are hard to catch. The evidence burns up. Lizzie Johnson tells the story of the chase. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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