2 Men To Be Formally Charged With Arson For Role In Wildfire

BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - The two men suspected of starting the Cold Springs wildfire that has burned 528 acres and destroyed eight homes will be in court Wednesday to be formally charged.

Zack Kuykendall and Jimmy Suggs were arrested Sunday for failing to properly extinguish their campfire, which was found to be the source of the Cold Springs Fire.

Earlier in the week, bond was set for both men, who prosecutors deemed a flight risk, at $150,000 and $200,000. The two are from Alabama and both have criminal records.

Kuykendall and Suggs are facing arson charges, a felony due to the endangerment of people's lives. Investigators say the two did not make sure the fire was properly put out by pouring water on it or checking that the ashes were cool before leaving.