Man burning American flag blanket starts wildfire

Credit: Grant County Fire District 13

Credit: Grant County Fire District 13

A man trying to burn an American flag blanket started a 5-acre wildfire Sunday, Grant County Fire District 13 officials said.

Ephrata firefighters responded around 6 p.m. to the fire near Ephrata Airport and, with the assistance of four units from Grant County Fire, were able to contain the fire.