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An East Donegal Township man faces a felony charge after police said he ignited a fire in a local wheat field while lighting off fireworks. Allen S. Penwell, 58, also consumed alcohol July 6, the date heâs accused of starting the fire in a field on the 200 block of Rock Point Road, according to Susquehanna Regional police. In charging documents filed against Penwell this week, police said they were called to the area about 4:39 p.m. Firefighters had already responded. Police said they arrived to find that the fire had already been extinguished, but firefighters were still spraying water on the area while looking for remaining hot spots. ....