Colorado Man Charged with Arson in Devastating Wildfire

Jason Alexander Hobby faces multiple charges after allegedly starting a fire that destroyed 29 homes and caused $30 million in damages.

Hobby, 49, was arrested and charged with first-degree arson for the wildfire that burned 15 square miles west of Loveland.
The fire, which began on July 29 and was contained by August 17, destroyed 29 homes, 21 outbuildings, and damaged four other homes.
Hobby was fired from his job at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch after becoming a suspect in the fire's investigation.
He is also charged with impersonating a police officer, menacing, and false imprisonment for actions prior to the fire, including stopping travelers and pointing a firearm at them.
Hobby allegedly used a modified truck to pose as a wildland firefighter and bypass checkpoints during the fire.