Vehicle Crash Near Othello Sparks Brush Fire

A single-vehicle accident in Adams County results in a brush fire Sunday afternoon.

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Adams County Sheriff's Office says the fire began around 4 p.m. on McManamon Road, northwest of Othello.

Investigators say the vehicle had a mechanical issue with its axle, which led to flames fully engulfing it.

The blaze did not damage any structures and there were no injuries as a result of the accident.

The Bureau of Land Management is in charge of the fire, which remains under investigation.