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Firefighters responded Thursday afternoon to several small fires on and around a golf course in Lakewood, according to West Metro Fire Rescue.
There were seven fires that burned 3 acres at Fox Hollow Golf Course, at 13410 W. Morrison Road. On Friday afternoon, the fires were 100% contained, said a West Metro Fire spokesperson.
West Metro Fire investigators took into custody a suspect connected to the fires. Joseph Duran, 44, has been charged with fourth-degree arson, intentionally causing a wildfire, and two counts of second-degree assault on a peace officer, according to the fire department. Court records show that Duran is still being held in the Jefferson County detention center under $50,000 cash-only bond.
Read more: https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/lakewood-golf-course-fires-fox-hollow/73-8c796856-970c-48fb-b5de-8c092ada5da7
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