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(KSL News) -- A controlled burn got out of control in Beaver County and destroyed a house.
The Beaver County Fire District Number Two started a control burn of weeds Wednesday night in Minersville, despite high wind warnings.
After firefighters left the area, flames spread to a nearby house. Neighbors saw the flames and raced inside and got the 83-year-old owner out of the home.
The blaze caused about $154,000 in damage.
Authorities are now investigating the incident.
You can read more about this story in this morning's Deseret Morning News.
