'The Senator' falls: Fire destroys world's 5th oldest tree

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They needed to see better in order to indulge in the meth they had.
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Barnes told authorities she did it because she was wanted light to see the drugs she was doing, investigators said. Another person was with Barnes when the interior of the tree was set on fire, Ivey said. That person has not been publicly identified or charged.

The tree, which had twigs and branches piled at the base, burned quickly.

"It's a great fuel source," Ivey said. "Unfortunately."