Man faces potential charges after accidental fire caused by cigarette [Video]

CLARKSTON, Wash. — A man is being investigated after starting a grass fire in Clarkston on Saturday afternoon.

According to Asotin County Fire District #1, a man tried to put out a cigarette which then caused a patch of grass at 13th Street and Fleshman Way to catch fire. Firefighters arrived on scene and found that the fire engulfed grass, brush, and trees.

It took around a half hour to put out hot spots and no structures were threatened. Charges against the suspect are currently pending.

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