Wildfire was caused by man trying to cremate his dog, affidavit says [Video]

NUCLA, Colo. (KKCO/Gray News) – New information shows that a wildfire in Colorado was accidentally started by a man who was trying to cremate his dog, officials said.

According to an affidavit, 63-year-old Brent Garber is accused of starting the Bucktail Fire that ignited on Aug. 1.

The Bucktail Fire became one of the largest fires in the state this year. Multiple acres of private property and at least one building were damaged during the fire, though no evacuations were issued.

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 funeral 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.

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