COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — An arrest was made in a Colorado Springs arson case related to a fire that produced heavy smoke on Saturday.
CSPD says a person of was seen walking in the area of the fire right after it started. Friday morning, police posted in their online blotter a witness identified the person of interest as 32-year-old Demetri Medina.
Police say there was enough evidence to arrest Medina and charge him with fourth-degree arson, second-degree arson and harassment.
Medina was taken into custody Thursday night in the 2800 block of N. Nevada Ave, according to police. The area is near Fillmore east of I-25. As of Friday morning, Medina was in the El Paso County Jail on no bond.
Background Information
The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) believes a fire that produced heavy smoke on Saturday was intentionally set.
CSFD says they determined the fire was criminal in nature following an investigation.
The fire began around 2:45 p.m. Saturday at Beacon Building Products, which is a storage space for building materials, located on North Century Street near the intersection of North Nevada Avenue and East Fillmore Street.
CSFD says crews were on-scene within five minutes. They say a second alarm was ordered due to the fire's size.
PIO is en route. Media please stage at the corner of N El Paso and Fourth St. pic.twitter.com/CnovlrD9ro
— Colorado Springs Fire Department (@CSFDPIO) December 13, 2025
CSFD says Styrofoam and other stacking materials outside of the building were ignited.
The department says they were able to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings. They also say no injuries were reported.
According to CSFD, more than 50 personnel responded to fight the fire. They say more than 55 people called to inform them about the fire.
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