Bond set for arson suspect in Leetsdale fire

Published
January 15, 2026
Location
Denver, Colorado
Leetsdale Drive
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Incident type
Assault, Workplace

Summary

Workplace Accident Denver Colorado in Denver, Colorado: A massive fire broke out at an unfinished apartment complex on Leetsdale Drive in Denver, Colorado, on January 2, 2026. The suspect, Tony Becerra, was arrested for arson. The fire caused significant damage, but no one was injured or killed. Investigators linked the blaze to Becerra using surveillance footage and facial recognition. The fire, which burned for several days, involved over 18 million gallons of water and prompted road closures and evacuations. The building lacked fire safety measures like drywall or sprinklers.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Tony Becerra Named in reporting
Harker Heights Named in reporting
Denver Feds Named in reporting

Original reporting

Bond set for arson suspect in Leetsdale fire

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