Man tries to burn American flag blanket, starts wildfire

Man tries to burn American flag blanket, starts wildfire
Grant County Fire District 13
Photo courtesy of: Grant County Fire District 13

A man started a wildfire in Grant County Monday evening after he tried to burn an American flag blanket.

Grant County Fire District 13, along with Ephrata Firefighters, responded to the nearly five acre fire around 6 p.m. near the airport Monday.

Responding units were able to contain the fire. No structures were damaged.

Ephrata Police are investigating the incident.

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Posted by Grant County Fire District 13 on Monday, May 28, 2018