Authorities in Boulder County, Colorado, have not ruled out arson as a possible cause of the wildfire that destroyed thousands of acres and hundreds of homes.
Police told Fox 31 Denver that they are investigating all possible causes of last week’s fire, saying that if arson or human negligence were to blame that the people responsible would be held accountable.
Homes burn as wildfires rip through a development Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Superior, Colorado. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
A home burns after a fast-moving wildfire swept through the area in the Centennial Heights neighborhood on Dec. 30, 2021, of Louisville, Colorado. (Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)
Pelle also noted that the day the fire started was a “red flag day,” meaning people were not allowed to start fires.
“We’re looking into the cause and origin of the fire. If it turns out to be arson or reckless behavior with fire, we’ll take appropriate actions,” said Pelle. “It was a red flag day the day of the fire, so there shouldn’t have been any burning.”
Michael Lee is a writer for Fox News. Prior to joining Fox News, Michael worked for the Washington Examiner, Bongino.com, and Unbiased America. He has covered politics for more than eight years.
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