The Park County Sheriff has confirmed that the 403 Fire, which has burned over 1,500 acres, was human-caused.
The 403 fire was first reported on Thursday, March 30th. Several residents in Park and Teller counties were forced out of their homes for mandatory evacuations.
According to Park County Sheriff Tom McGraw, someone in Park County dumped out ash from a fireplace into the backyard of their home. That triggered the fire which quickly grew out of control.
Law enforcement plans on pursuing as many charges as possible against the individual.
The fire remains at 1,518 acres and is 60 percent contained.
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.
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