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A string of fires was intentionally set along the St. Vrain Greenway on Sunday night. They were north of Rogers Grove and east along a path near Ken Pratt Boulevard. Some of the fires grew to 75 square feet before being put out.
Police said the fires came close to several businesses such as Left Hand Brewery but no damage was reported.
Joshua Bolt, 39, was arrested and is being charged with seven counts of arson, according to Longmont Police. The police do not believe anyone else was involved.
Several suspect fires have been reported in Longmont over the last month including one dumpster fire and seven vehicle fires. There is, currently, no connection between these grass fires and the previous fires but it cannot be ruled out at this time.
