At the site of the alleged foxfire, the agents find the ground burnt. After visiting Kearns' wife Doris, the agents discover that he was about to recommend a local chicken plant, Chaco Chicken, to be closed down for health violations.
Agents investigate the suspected arson at the foxfire location and find charred earth. Following a meeting with Kearns' wife, Doris, they learn that he was on the verge of recommending the closure of the Chaco Chicken plant for health code violations.