The 26-year-old told authorities he saw a spider while on the mountain and attempted to burn it using a lighter.
Authorities said a man using a lighter to burn a spider sparked a wildfire near Springville, Utah. "Suspect arrested in fire east of Springville," The Utah County Sheriff’s Office tweeted Monday. "He told law enforcement he was using a lighter to burn a spider."According to KUTV, Martin told authorities he found a spider while on the mountain and attempted to burn it using a lighter.
Martin is being charged with suspicion of reckless burning, a class A misdemeanor; and possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia, both class B misdemeanors, according to the news outlet. As of Tuesday, officials said the fire has spread to 60 acres and 10% contained. "Firefighters expect the containment to drastically increase by end of shift," officials said in a tweet.
, nearly 85% of wildfires in the U.S. are caused by humans. However, most result from campfires left unattended, the burning of debris, equipment use and malfunctions, negligently discarded cigarettes, and intentional acts of arson.By clicking Sign Up, I confirm
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