Accidentally starting a brush fire could lead to fines or criminal charges

JOHNSON CITY, Texas (KXAN) — Firefighters say the wildfire that ripped through 206 acres in Blanco County was a complete accident. In some cases, even accidental fires can lead to fines or charges for the person responsible, but Johnson City fire officials say that won’t be the case this time.
Johnson City Fire Captain Michael Guthrie, the incident commander for Tuesday’s wildfire, says it was sparked by one coal that the wind blew out of a Johnson City homeowner’s barbec