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Man cited for pouring gasoline, illegally starting a fire in Colorado Springs

Man cited for pouring gasoline, illegally starting a fire in Colorado Springs
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A man was cited for pouring gasoline on a crosswalk and starting a fire on Tuesday, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).

It happened at the intersection of East Platte Avenue and North Murray Boulevard.

CSPD says the man was given a ticket for illegal burning and was booked on a mental health hold.

No one was injured during the incident, according to police.

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