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Authorities Say Person Of Interest Sought In Small Wildfire

FAIRPLAY, Colo. (AP) - Authorities say a wildfire that burned less than a square mile in Park County might have been started by recreational shooting, and they're looking for a person of interest.

The U.S. Forest Service and the Park County Sheriff's Office said Monday they want to speak to the driver of a silver Chevrolet pickup about the March 17 fire in the Pike National Forest.

Wildfire Starter (from USFS)
(credit: Park County Sheriff's Office)

No one has been arrested. Authorities have asked anyone with information about the pickup to contact them.

Additional Resources

U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement: 303-275-5610.

Park County Sheriff's Department: 719-836-2494.

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- Visit CBSDenver.com's Living With Wildfire section.

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