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Woman Accused Of Starting Car Fire In Downtown Denver

Webb Building Car Fire
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DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) - Denver police have arrested a woman accused of starting a car on fire in front of the Webb Municipal Building downtown.

Emalik R. Bey was standing right next to the suspect and says she told him that she rented a car and set it on fire after visiting the sheriff's office.

People ran from the area as the car exploded. Firefighters then extinguished the blazing car.

Anastasia Gordeeva, 39, is now in custody for investigation of second degree arson.

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