The fire west of Loveland burned about 9,000 acres and destroyed 28 homes.
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. — A man has been arrested on arson and other charges in connection with a wildfire that destroyed more than two dozen homes west of Loveland earlier this summer.
The Alexander Mountain Fire, which started July 29, destroyed 28 homes and 21 outbuildings, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Investigators determined the fire was human-caused. Larimer County Sheriff John Feyen said investigators found evidence that the fire escaped from a fire ring on top of Alexander Mountain.
On Wednesday, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office announced that Jason Hobby, 49, has been arrested in connection with the fire. According to court records, Hobby is being held on charges including first-degree arson, impersonating a peace officer, felony menacing, false imprisonment, and impersonating a public official.
A warrant was issued for Hobby’s arrest on Friday, and he was arrested …