Cremation sparked Colorado wildfire

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A man trying to cremate his dog sparked a wildfire in Colorado, authorities say

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Authorities say the cremation ceremony started the fire on Aug. 1 that's estimated to have caused about $200,000 in damages and burned about 11 square miles .

Law enforcement arrested the man earlier this month and he is now charged with arson and trespassing.

His dog, named Rocket , had been in a fight with another dog and was euthanized under court.

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