UPDATE: September 24 at 8:10 p.m.

The brush fire report was a false alarm, according to Benton County Fire District 1.

A small backyard warming fire led to confusion when a neighbor mistook it for a vegetation fire.

Crews took some time to locate the fire, which was in a fire pit, after it flashed when the property owner added more burning materials.

This led a neighbor to believe it was a vegetation fire and report it.

Local authorities remind residents to remain cautious when tending to backyard fires to avoid unnecessary emergency responses and ensure community safety.

KENNEWICK, Wash. - Benton County Fire District 1 has responded to a brush fire near Badger Rd and Cottonwood intersection.

Officials are urging the public to avoid the area for safety reasons.

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