Man charged with starting the 156-acre Flat Fire by burning grass trimmings
The Flat Fire located 28 miles north of Flagstaff in the Kaibab National Forest was discovered to be caused by an individual burning grass trimmings, according to Coconino National Forest officials.
The fire, which began on July 10 was reported fully contained at 156 acres on Monday morning. Resources assigned to the fire suppression included one Hotshot crew, one hand crew, one engine, one dozer and one water tender, which put the cost at $340,000.
After an investigation, officials found that the fire started from an individual burning grass trimmings in a burn pit that got out of control due to wind conditions and spread quickly.
The Coconino County Sheriff's Office arrested an individual and charged him with reckless burning and violation of the county fire ban.
The identity of the suspect was not released.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Man charged with starting Flat Fire by burning grass trimmings
