Bucktail Fire was accidentally started by a man who was trying to cremate his dog, according to affidavit [Video]

NUCLA, Colo. (KKCO) – New information contained in an affidavit states that the Bucktail Fire was started accidentally while a Montrose County man was trying to cremate his dog.

63-year-old Brent Garber will appear Wednesday for a plea hearing in the Montrose County Courthouse. The affidavit for his arrest states that he was connected to the fire after investigators traced the ignition to a dugout where Garber had tried to hold a small funerary ceremony for his dog Rocket. A rock was placed above the dugout’s entrance with “Oct 2017 – July 2024. Rocket Dog. Rest in Peace Buddy” inscribed on it.

According to the affidavit for Garber’s arrest, he is charged with three felony counts. He faces two arson charges and one second-degree trespassing charge.

The affidavit also contains an account of Police Cmdr. Bruce Schmalz, who, while responding to the fire, spotted Garber riding an ATV in the …