Fireworks cause brush fire in Grant County

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Grant County fire officials said fireworks were the cause of a brush fire near Ephrata on Wednesday night.

Five firetrucks responded to the fire on Road 12.3 Northwest.

>> PHOTOS: Grant County brush fire caused by fireworks

The department posted video and photos of the fire on their Facebook page.

Crews managed to keep the fire at about two acres and were able to protect a home 50 yards away.

Officials said the department has extra firefighters ready for the holiday weekend.

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