Man accused of setting wildfire in Summit County

Man accused of setting wildfire in Summit County

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- It hasn't been an easy year for first responders, with this year being one of the worst wildfire seasons since 2020. According to our partners at 9News in Denver, the Lee Fire is now the fourth-largest wildfire in state history. As that fire still burns at 90 percent containment, officials in a county to the west allege that a man in their area was not following fire restrictions and endangered wildland. The Summit…

Wildfire near Wildernest neighborhood brings felony arrest by Summit County Sheriff’s Office amid fire restrictions

A 59-year-old man is facing a felony and a misdemeanor after deputies say an investigation linked him to a wildfire near Wildernest on Wednesday, Aug. 27, according to a social media post by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. Crews responded to the 10-foot-by-10-foot fire that was climbing into nearby trees and determined it was associated with a campsite near the Buffalo Cabin Trail, which is in the backcountry of unincorporated Summit County.…

Man arrested for allegedly starting campfires, wildfire above Summit County neighborhood

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Wildfire near Wildernest brings felony arrest by Summit County Sheriff’s Office amid fire restrictions

A 59-year-old man is facing a felony and a misdemeanor after deputies say an investigation linked him to a wildfire near Wildernest on Wednesday, Aug. 27, according to a social media post by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. Crews responded to the 10-foot-by-10-foot fire that was climbing into nearby trees and determined it was associated with a campsite on near the Buffalo Cabin Trail, which is in the backcountry of unincorporated Summit Coun…