Longmont fire crew finds cattails while responding to fire

Fire crews found cattails on fire near McIntosh Lake Sunday afternoon.

Crews were dispatched to the area of Harvard Street and Lakeshore Drive in Longmont for reports of a brush fire on the east side of McIntosh Lake.

Once they got to the scene, they discovered cattails on fire. Due to volatility and the amount of burning, additional crews were requested.

The fire was contained in under an hour and no was injured. Just over 1.5 acres were burned.

Witnesses stated they had seen some juveniles in the area lighting things on fire.

Police and fire investigators located the juveniles and they will be charged with fourth-degree arson. They will also be referred to the Longmont Community Justice Partnership and the juvenile fire setter program.