Fremont County authorities look for possible arson suspect

Authorities are investigating a suspicious grass fire that was spotted by passing motorists at 8:30 pm Monday along County Road 28 in the Copper Gulch area west of Canon City.

Firefighters from Deer Mountain Fire Department assisted in extinguishing the fire that was approximately 50 feet by 20 feet is size and about 40 feet off of the roadway.

Witnesses reported seeing a white male in his early 20’s, approximately 6′, 200 lbs, shaved head (appeared to have blond hair), short goatee, wearing a white tee shirt, blue jeans and white tennis shoes walking away from the fire.

The male, who refused to help witnesses who asked for assistance in putting the fire out, quickly left the area in a 90’s silver 4 door Toyota Camry. The male’s involvement in the fire is unknown at this time but he is considered a person of interest.

Anyone with information on the fire or the above described individual is asked to call the Fremont County Sheriff’s dispatch at 719-784-3411.