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Colorado man arrested, accused of starting several fires at Fox Hollow Golf Course

Suspect arrested, accused of starting several fires at Fox Hollow Golf Course
Suspect arrested, accused of starting several fires at Fox Hollow Golf Course 00:32

Joseph Duran has been arrested and charged in connection with starting several fires at Fox Hollow Golf Course last week. Seven separate fires were set in and around the golf course on April 4

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Joseph Duran Jefferson County

According to West Metro Fire Rescue, Duran, 44, was arrested at the golf course on the day of the fires.   

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West Metro Fire Rescue

He is facing several charges including one count of fourth-degree arson, one count of intentionally setting a wildfire and two counts of second-degree assault on a peace officer. 

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Seven fires were intentionally set at the Fox Hollow Golf Course. West Metro Fire Rescue

The fires burned about 5 acres in total, with two of the fires an acre and a half in size. Golfers noticed several small smoke plumes around 3 p.m. last Thursday. 

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Fox Hollow Golf Course West Metro Fire Rescue
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