4 teens face charges in dune fire that closed pier

Four teenagers identified this week as “persons of interest” in a large dune fire on Tybee Island now face charges. It was Saturday around 1:30 p.m. when police and firefighters responded to a fire in the dunes near 16th Street. The nearby pier and pavilion were closed as a precaution. It took firefighters approximately 40 minutes to completely extinguish the fire. reported hearing a “popping” noise just before the flames started. “…The fire damaged our dune system and posed a potential danger to lives and property,” police posted on Facebook. On Wednesday, police shared images showing four teenagers. – three boys and a girl – in the area who might have information about what happened. After police were able to identify the four and question them, Tybee police said Thursday they were charged with 2nd degree criminal damage, burning of Forest, brush, field or other land and reckless driving. STORIES TRENDINGVideo: Savannah Leaders Discuss Efforts to Combat Violence in Host CityHarris Teeter Announces Grand Opening of New Beaufort County Grocery StoreNational Hurricane Center Following 2 Tropical Disturbance. Here's where they follow