Man Tries to Burn Anthill, Scorches an Acre of Land Michigan
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A man who tried to burn an anthill in west-central Michigan started a blaze that damaged about an acre of land.
The Daily News of Greenville reports the fire was set Tuesday afternoon in Lakeview, about 40 miles north-northeast of Grand Rapids. The flames quickly spread to a nearby wooded area.
Firefighters were on the scene about an hour and extinguished the blaze.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Lakeview Fire Chief Clark Newell says the man who started the fire will be billed for the cost of the run.