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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