• This Oct. 8, 2017 file photo shows the Columbia River Gorge near Cascade Locks, Ore., over a month after the Eagle Creek fire first erupted on Sept. 2. A judge deciding how much restitution a teenager must pay for igniting a huge wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge says he needs time to determine the right amount and will issue a written order. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports 11 requests for restitution, totaling almost $37 million, have been submitted to the court. The lawyer for the 15-year-old defendant called that amount "absurd" at a hearing Thursday, May 17, 2018, noting the boy is indigent. He urged Judge John Olson to impose a reasonable amount.  Photo: Mark Graves, AP / The Oregonian
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This Oct. 8, 2017 file photo shows the Columbia River Gorge near Cascade Locks, Ore., over a month after the Eagle Creek fire first erupted on Sept. 2. A judge deciding how much restitution a teenager must pay for igniting a huge wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge says he needs time to determine the right amount and will issue a written order. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports 11 requests for restitution, totaling almost $37 million, have been submitted to the court. The lawyer for the 15-year-old defendant called that amount "absurd" at a hearing Thursday, May 17, 2018, noting the boy is indigent. He urged Judge John Olson to impose a reasonable amount.  less
This Oct. 8, 2017 file photo shows the Columbia River Gorge near Cascade Locks, Ore., over a month after the Eagle Creek fire first erupted on Sept. 2. A judge deciding how much restitution a teenager must pay ... more
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This Oct. 8, 2017, file photo, shows the Columbia River Gorge near Cascade Locks, Ore. The photo was taken from a helicopter over a month after the Eagle Creek fire first erupted Sept. 2, 2017. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports 11 requests for restitution, totaling almost $37 million, have been submitted to the court. The U.S. Forest Service is seeking $21 million in payments and the Oregon Department of Transportation wants $12.5 million. The other requests for restitution range from $4,563 to $1.6 million. The judge said he has reviewed prior juvenile restitution cases in Oregon, and the largest amount he could find was for $114,000.  less
This Oct. 8, 2017, file photo, shows the Columbia River Gorge near Cascade Locks, Ore. The photo was taken from a helicopter over a month after the Eagle Creek fire first erupted Sept. 2, 2017. The ... more
Photo: Mark Graves, AP
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In this Oct. 8, 2017, file photo, shows the Columbia River Gorge near Cascade Locks, Ore. The photo was taken from a helicopter over a month after the Eagle Creek fire first erupted Sept. 2, 2017. A judge deciding how much restitution a teenager must pay for igniting a huge wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge says he needs time to determine the right amount and will issue a written order. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports 11 requests for restitution, totaling almost $37 million, have been submitted to the court. The lawyer for the 15-year-old defendant called that amount "absurd" at a hearing Thursday, May 17, 2018, noting the boy is indigent. He urged Judge John Olson to impose a reasonable amount.  less
In this Oct. 8, 2017, file photo, shows the Columbia River Gorge near Cascade Locks, Ore. The photo was taken from a helicopter over a month after the Eagle Creek fire first erupted Sept. 2, 2017. A judge ... more
Photo: Mark Graves, AP
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The Eagle Creek Fire continues to burn on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge near Cascade Locks and the Bridge of the Gods, late Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017.

The Eagle Creek Fire continues to burn on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge near Cascade Locks and the Bridge of the Gods, late Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017.

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Bill George takes a break from building a fishing stand to look out at the Columbia River Gorge that filled with smoke from the Eagle Creek and Archer Mountain fires, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. George is from Yakima, but comes to the Columbia River often to fish for salmon. He worries that many of the fish will die because the ash and fire heat up the river.

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Bill George takes a break from building a fishing stand to look out at the Columbia River Gorge that filled with smoke from the Eagle Creek and Archer Mountain fires, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. George is from

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The light trail of a drone is seen above as the Eagle Creek Fire continues to burn on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge near Cascade Locks and the Bridge of the Gods, late Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017.  less
The light trail of a drone is seen above as the Eagle Creek Fire continues to burn on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge near Cascade Locks and the Bridge of the Gods, late Tuesday, Sept. 5, ... more
Photo: GENNA MARTIN, GENNA MARTIN, SEATTLEPI.COM
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As winds kick up, the Eagle Creek fire races west down the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge on September 4, 2017, in Cascade Locks, Oregon. Ron Saikowski said the recent fires in Oregon and Washington State have impacted grape production on the West Coast. less
As winds kick up, the Eagle Creek fire races west down the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge on September 4, 2017, in Cascade Locks, Oregon. Ron Saikowski said the recent fires in Oregon and Washington ... more
Photo: Hal Bernton, MBR
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This photo combination shows the change in air quality in Pendleton, Ore., from Monday, Sept. 3, 2017, top, to Tuesday, Sept. 4, bottom, as smoke from the Eagle Creek wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge travelled east. Pendleton is approximately 165 miles (265 km) east of the Eagle Creek fire. less
This photo combination shows the change in air quality in Pendleton, Ore., from Monday, Sept. 3, 2017, top, to Tuesday, Sept. 4, bottom, as smoke from the Eagle Creek wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge ... more
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A barricade closes the Bridge of the Gods, spanning the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon states, near Stevenson, Wash., Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. The Eagle Creek fire continues to burn on the Oregon side of the river near the town of Cascade Locks, Ore. less
A barricade closes the Bridge of the Gods, spanning the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon states, near Stevenson, Wash., Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. The Eagle Creek fire continues to burn on the Oregon ... more
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The Eagle Creek fire burned fast Monday night, moving 13 miles in just 16 hours. By Tuesday morning, the fire had grown to more than 10,000 acres burning on both sides of the Columbia River not far from Cascade Locks, about 50 miles east of Portland.

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The Eagle Creek fire burned fast Monday night, moving 13 miles in just 16 hours. By Tuesday morning, the fire had grown to more than 10,000 acres burning on both sides of the Columbia River not far from Cascade

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Firefighters survey the scene at the Eagle Creek fire. The Eagle Creek fire burned fast Monday night, moving 13 miles in just 16 hours. By Tuesday morning, the fire had grown to more than 10,000 acres burning on both sides of the Columbia River not far from Cascade Locks, about 50 miles east of Portland.

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Firefighters survey the scene at the Eagle Creek fire. The Eagle Creek fire burned fast Monday night, moving 13 miles in just 16 hours. By Tuesday morning, the fire had grown to more than 10,000 acres burning

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The Eagle Creek fire burned fast Monday night, moving 13 miles in just 16 hours. By Tuesday morning, the fire had grown to more than 10,000 acres burning on both sides of the Columbia River not far from Cascade Locks, about 50 miles east of Portland.

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The Eagle Creek fire burned fast Monday night, moving 13 miles in just 16 hours. By Tuesday morning, the fire had grown to more than 10,000 acres burning on both sides of the Columbia River not far from Cascade

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Seen through a train car, the Eagle Creek Fire continues to burn on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge near Cascade Locks and the Bridge of the Gods, late Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017.
Seen through a train car, the Eagle Creek Fire continues to burn on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge near Cascade Locks and the Bridge of the Gods, late Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017.
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Firefighters talk after spending two days protecting the Multnomah Falls Lodge, built in 1925, from the Eagle Creek Fire, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Or. Fire crews are still working to put out hot spots in the area and protect the historic lodge. less
Firefighters talk after spending two days protecting the Multnomah Falls Lodge, built in 1925, from the Eagle Creek Fire, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Or. Fire crews are still working to put out hot ... more
Photo: GENNA MARTIN, SEATTLEPI.COM
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Caution tape blocks the trail to Multnomah Falls as the Eagle Creek Fire continues to burn in the area, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Or. Fire crews are still working to put out hot spots in the area and protect the historic Multnomah Falls Lodge. less
Caution tape blocks the trail to Multnomah Falls as the Eagle Creek Fire continues to burn in the area, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Or. Fire crews are still working to put out hot spots in the area ... more
Photo: GENNA MARTIN, SEATTLEPI.COM
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Smoke clouds from the Eagle Creek Fire obscure the sun above Multnomah Falls, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Or.
Smoke clouds from the Eagle Creek Fire obscure the sun above Multnomah Falls, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Or.
Photo: GENNA MARTIN, SEATTLEPI.COM
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Firefighters look up towards Multnomah Falls after spending the past days protecting Multnomah Falls Lodge, which was built in 1925, from the Eagle Creek Fire, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Or. The lodge survived the worst of the fire, but hot spots continue to burn and trees continue to fall from the hills nearby. less
Firefighters look up towards Multnomah Falls after spending the past days protecting Multnomah Falls Lodge, which was built in 1925, from the Eagle Creek Fire, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Or. The ... more
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Debris burns on the side of the Historic Columbia River Highway near Multnomah Falls, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Or. The Eagle Creek Fire has now consumed over 30,000 acres.
Debris burns on the side of the Historic Columbia River Highway near Multnomah Falls, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Or. The Eagle Creek Fire has now consumed over 30,000 acres.
Photo: GENNA MARTIN, SEATTLEPI.COM
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Fire crews work to protect Multnomah Falls and the Multnomah Falls Lodge, which was built in 1925, from the Eagle Creek Fire, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Or. The lodge survived the worst of the fire, but hot spots continue to burn and trees continue to fall from the hills nearby. less
Fire crews work to protect Multnomah Falls and the Multnomah Falls Lodge, which was built in 1925, from the Eagle Creek Fire, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Or. The lodge survived the worst of the ... more
Photo: GENNA MARTIN, SEATTLEPI.COM
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Smoke from the Eagle Creek fire continues to fill the usually clear Columbia Gorge, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Or.
Smoke from the Eagle Creek fire continues to fill the usually clear Columbia Gorge, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Or.
Photo: GENNA MARTIN, SEATTLEPI.COM
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Fire crews work to protect Multnomah Falls and the Multnomah Falls Lodge, which was built in 1925, from the Eagle Creek Fire, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Or.
Fire crews work to protect Multnomah Falls and the Multnomah Falls Lodge, which was built in 1925, from the Eagle Creek Fire, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Or.
Photo: GENNA MARTIN, SEATTLEPI.COM
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Fire crews work to protect Multnomah Falls and the Multnomah Falls Lodge, which was built in 1925, from the Eagle Creek Fire, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Or.
Fire crews work to protect Multnomah Falls and the Multnomah Falls Lodge, which was built in 1925, from the Eagle Creek Fire, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Or.
Photo: GENNA MARTIN, SEATTLEPI.COM
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Around 100 people were staying at the Red Cross emergency shelter at the Skamania County Fairground after evacuating their homes due to the Eagle Creek Fire, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017.
Around 100 people were staying at the Red Cross emergency shelter at the Skamania County Fairground after evacuating their homes due to the Eagle Creek Fire, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017.
Photo: GENNA MARTIN, SEATTLEPI.COM
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The town of Cascade Locks is barely visible through the smoke from the Eagle Creek fire, Tuesday, after a level 3 evacuation order was given, Sept. 5, 2017.
The town of Cascade Locks is barely visible through the smoke from the Eagle Creek fire, Tuesday, after a level 3 evacuation order was given, Sept. 5, 2017.
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Rudy (no last name given) considers whether or not to go home after evacuating from Cascade Locks and coming to the Red Cross emergency shelter at the Skamania County Fairgrounds, Tuesday afternoon, as the Eagle Creek and Archer Mountain wildfires rage near by, Sept. 5, 2017.  less
Rudy (no last name given) considers whether or not to go home after evacuating from Cascade Locks and coming to the Red Cross emergency shelter at the Skamania County Fairgrounds, Tuesday afternoon, as the ... more
Photo: GENNA MARTIN, SEATTLEPI.COM
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The Eagle Creek Fire continues to burn on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge near Cascade Locks and the Bridge of the Gods, late Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. 
The Eagle Creek Fire continues to burn on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge near Cascade Locks and the Bridge of the Gods, late Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. 
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An emergency animal shelter hosts pets and farm animals alike at the Skamania County Fairgrounds in Stevenson, WA, Tuesday afternoon, as the Eagle Creek and Archer Mountain wildfires rage near by, Sept. 5, 2017. less
An emergency animal shelter hosts pets and farm animals alike at the Skamania County Fairgrounds in Stevenson, WA, Tuesday afternoon, as the Eagle Creek and Archer Mountain wildfires rage near by, Sept. 5, ... more
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An emergency animal shelter hosts pets and farm animals alike at the Skamania County Fairgrounds in Stevenson, WA, Tuesday afternoon, as the Eagle Creek and Archer Mountain wildfires rage near by, Sept. 5, 2017. less
An emergency animal shelter hosts pets and farm animals alike at the Skamania County Fairgrounds in Stevenson, WA, Tuesday afternoon, as the Eagle Creek and Archer Mountain wildfires rage near by, Sept. 5, ... more
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A man looks out over the Columbia River from the Bridge of the Gods, Tuesday afternoon, as the Eagle Creek wildfire rages near by, Sept. 5, 2017.
A man looks out over the Columbia River from the Bridge of the Gods, Tuesday afternoon, as the Eagle Creek wildfire rages near by, Sept. 5, 2017.
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The Bonneville Dam is barely visible through a thick layer of smoke, Tuesday afternoon, as the Eagle Creek wildfire rages near by, Sept. 5, 2017.
The Bonneville Dam is barely visible through a thick layer of smoke, Tuesday afternoon, as the Eagle Creek wildfire rages near by, Sept. 5, 2017.
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The Bonneville Dam is barely visible through a thick layer of smoke, Tuesday afternoon, as the Eagle Creek wildfire rages near by, Sept. 5, 2017.
The Bonneville Dam is barely visible through a thick layer of smoke, Tuesday afternoon, as the Eagle Creek wildfire rages near by, Sept. 5, 2017.
Photo: GENNA MARTIN, SEATTLEPI.COM
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Hot spots from the Eagle Creek fire continue to burn in the area around Troutdale, Or., Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017.
Hot spots from the Eagle Creek fire continue to burn in the area around Troutdale, Or., Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017.
Photo: GENNA MARTIN, SEATTLEPI.COM
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Debris from the hillside covers the Historic Columbia River Highway as the Eagle Creek Fire continues to burn in the area, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Or. The area remains closed to the public.
Debris from the hillside covers the Historic Columbia River Highway as the Eagle Creek Fire continues to burn in the area, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Or. The area remains closed to the public.
Photo: GENNA MARTIN, SEATTLEPI.COM
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FILE - This Sept. 4, 2017, file photo provided by KATU-TV shows a wildfire as seen from near Stevenson, Wash., across the Columbia River, burning in the Columbia River Gorge above Cascade Locks, Ore. A teenager who started the major wildfire in the scenic Columbia River Gorge in Oregon has been ordered to pay restitution for at least the next decade, though it's unlikely the boy will ever cover his nearly $37 million bill. (Tristan Fortsch/KATU-TV via AP, File) less
FILE - This Sept. 4, 2017, file photo provided by KATU-TV shows a wildfire as seen from near Stevenson, Wash., across the Columbia River, burning in the Columbia River Gorge above Cascade Locks, Ore. A teenager ... more
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HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP) — A teenager who started a major wildfire in the scenic Columbia River Gorge in Oregon has been ordered to pay restitution for at least the next decade, though it's unlikely the boy will ever cover his nearly $37 million bill.

The Oregonian reports that Hood River County Circuit Judge John A. Olson issued the opinion on Monday, awarding the restitution totaling $36,618,330.24 to cover the costs of firefighting, repair and restoration to the gorge and damage to homes. Victims include the U.S. Forest Service and Oregon Department of Transportation.

The 15-year-old from Vancouver, Washington, earlier this year acknowledged wrongdoing and said he threw two fireworks in Eagle Creek Canyon on Sept. 2 when flames spread quickly. The fire caused evacuations, an extended shutdown of a major interstate highway and devastation to a major outdoor tourist attraction.

The judge's order notes that the boy can set up a payment plan, though payments can be halted after 10 years as long as he complies, completes probation and doesn't commit other crimes.

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Timelapse footage captured Oregon’s Eagle Creek fire burning through the night from Monday, September 4 through the early morning hours of September 5.

This video of the blaze was captured across the Columbia River in Stevenson, Washington.

The fire originated on Saturday and grew to 10,000 acres by Monday, spreading to the Columbia River Gorge by Tuesday.

Oca Hoeflein shot the video as the fire intensified on Monday night. Credit: Oca Hoeflein via Storyful

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At a hearing last week, the boy's lawyer urged for a "reasonable and rational" penalty, calling the $37 million sought an "absurd" amount for the child. The restitution is solely the responsibility of the teen, and not his parents, who came to the U.S. from Ukraine.

Olson called it "an extraordinary amount" and then deferred on a separate restitution order because he wanted more time to review the case. The judge said the largest figure he could find for prior juvenile restitution cases in Oregon was $114,000.

The teen in February pleaded guilty to reckless burning of public and private property and other charges. Olson sentenced him to community service and probation, and the boy had to write more than 150 letters of apology to those affected by the fire that burned 75 square miles (194 square kilometers).

The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area attracts more than 3 million tourists a year and holds North America's largest concentration of waterfalls. The fast-moving blaze ravaged popular hiking trails and marred stunning vistas.

State law allows the Oregon Department of Revenue to garnishee the teen's bank accounts or paychecks. If he's due refunds on his tax returns, the state could take those. If he wins the lottery, the state also could collect all of his winnings.

Anger at the boy was so intense that authorities withheld his name to protect his safety. He's listed in court papers as A.B.

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Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com