Phillip Riker Arrested, Charged In Connection To Park County Wildland Fire

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PARK COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - Park County Sheriff Tom McGraw says deputies arrested 32-year-old Phillip Riker after they believe he started the 56 Fire on Saturday. The fire burned about 45 acres east of Jefferson in Park County.

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McGraw says Riker drove off the trail and started a campfire which got out of control. Investigators say Riker stayed at the scene and called 911 to report the fire.

Phillip Riker (credit: Park County)

No structures were threatened, nor were evacuations necessary.

Riker now faces charges of intentionally setting a wildfire, second degree arson, unlawful conduct on public property and driving under suspension.

He has since been released on bond.