Fire near Colorado hot spring that engulfed multiple structures prompts arrest
The Saguache County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a structure fire near Mineral Hot Springs on September 6, arriving to see multiple structures “fully engulfed” in flames. Mineral Hot Springs is located in a remote part of the San Luis Valley, about six miles south of Villa Grove.
According to a report on the matter, in addition to structures, a vehicle and camper were engulfed, too.
Witness reports and on-scene observations led to the arrest of a male suspect in the matter, with the suspect arrested on charges of first-degree arson, criminal mischief, second-degree burglary, and trespassing.
The sheriff’s office thanked Northern Saguache Fire District for their rapid response that helped to quickly extinguish the flames.
All charges are merely accusations and all suspects are to be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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