Bong causes house fire

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - April 15, 2010

Authorities in New Mexico charge Andrew J. Garcia managed to set his mobile home on fire with his bong.

According to court documents, Garcia was cleaning his bong with alcohol.

Dona Ana County investigator Lindell Wright says Garcia set his curtains ablaze when he tried to light the alcohol-filled marijuana pipe.

An off-duty deputy spotted Garcia driving away from the burning mobile home and alerted authorities.

Police report busting Garcia after a short chase.

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