Aurora Man Arrested in Five-Alarm Fire at Denver Construction Site

Published
January 22, 2026
Location
Denver, Colorado
Leetsdale Drive and Forest Street
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Incident type
Workplace, Fire

Summary

Vehicle Fire Denver Colorado in Denver, Colorado: A five-alarm fire destroyed a construction site in Denver, Colorado, on January 2, 2026. 37-year-old Tony Becerra was arrested for arson after he misrepresented himself as homeless in an initial 911 call. The fire, covering four football fields, affected nearby businesses and residents.

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Aurora Man Arrested in Five-Alarm Fire at Denver Construction Site

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