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Boulder police arrest suspect in connection with attempted arson incident

Bomb squad called to south Boulder structure fire after 'suspicious package' discovery
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BOULDER, Colo. — A suspect was arrested in connection with an attempted arson incident in a neighborhood off Table Mesa Drive Wednesday evening, the Boulder Police Department said.

Boulder Fire-Rescue said while firefighters responded to a reported structure fire on W. Moorhead Circle around 7 p.m. Wednesday, crews found a "suspicious package." Bomb squad and hazmat teams were called to the scene as well.

Around 8:30 p.m., Boulder Fire-Rescue said the fire was extinguished and the building was fully evacuated due to the package.

The scene was determined safe and residents who were temporarily displaced were cleared to return home Wednesday night.


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