A man trying to cremate his dog accidentally started a wildfire in Colorado on Thursday, August 01, officials report.
According to KBTX News 3 ‘s report, an affidavit reveals 63-year-old Brent Garber was accused of starting the Bucktail Fire, which is considered as one of the largest fires in Colorado this year.
The affidavit also reveals that the fire, which ignited on August 01, covered 7,207 acres and damaged several acres of both private and public property and a cabin.
Police Cmdr. Bruce Schmalz reported seeing Garber driving in the area where the fire originated on an ATV and knew that Garber was living in a camper on nearby public land.
Garber put his dog in a pit with wood, and lit the wood on fire. He threw a spray can on the fire, which exploded and caught a tree on fire, which allegedly started the wildfire.
The affidavit further reveals that Garber tried to perform the remembrance ceremony for his dog, complete with a sign that read, “Rocket Dog. Rest in Peace Buddy.”