“We have not found a permit on file,” Pimlott said at a news conference in Lake County. Lake County Supervisor Rob Brown said Wednesday that he doesn't want people distracted by the cause of the fire. Lake County Dist. A fifth person, Robert Lichtman, 61, has not been seen since the fire destroyed his Lake County home, and no remains have been found. Cal Fire Chief Ken Pimlott said a building permit was required when John Pinch installed the used hot tub in 2009.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 11, 2016 00:18 UTC