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Tony Becerra Arrested on Suspicion of Arson in Denver Construction-Site Fire

Prosecutors have not yet filed charges, with authorities still examining evidence from the Jan. 2 blaze.

Overview

  • Denver police announced the arrest Wednesday in connection with the five-alarm fire at the Harker Heights project on S. Leetsdale Drive.
  • Investigators say surveillance footage shows Becerra entering and leaving the site shortly before the structure caught fire.
  • The arson investigation is being led by the Denver Fire Department in coordination with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
  • The under-construction building lacked interior drywall and a sprinkler system, which officials say allowed the flames to spread quickly.
  • The blaze forced evacuations and street closures, injured one firefighter, and a full damage assessment has not yet been completed.