Longmont Police say they made two arrests in connection with a massive fire involving a large stack of railroad ties. The fire burned through several power lines, leaving a large portion of eastern Longmont in the dark, reports 9 News.
Multiple agencies were battling the fire that started around 8 p.m. Wednesday near the city’s waste water plant. A large plume of smoke was visible from Interstate 25.
Police say a homeless man saw two young men run from the scene. Longmont Police identified the two men as August Adams, 18, and Robert Fitzpatrick, 22. Both were charged with second degree arson and are being held at the Boulder County Jail. Police have not released a motive for the arson.
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