Homeowners were allowed to return home on Wednesday after they were forced out by the Highland Lake Fire burning in Teller County. The fire started on Monday and was 80% contained as of Wednesday afternoon.
The Teller County Sheriff's Office said they are treating the investigation into the fire as a criminal act and are considering arson charges.
Teller County has declared a local disaster emergency. The evacuation area included about 700 homes and other homes were on a pre-evacuation warning.
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