TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – Lacey Tillitt, the woman accused of starting the Highland Lakes Fire that burned more than 160 acres near Divide last year, is due back in court today to enter a plea.
Tillitt, who was arrested back in January, faces one count of felony arson for allegedly setting her own home on fire in October 2024 and subsequently sparking the Highland Lakes Fire.
The fire burned approximately 166 acres near Divide, forcing the evacuations of hundreds of residents, threatening over 700 homes in the Highland Lakes area. Fire crews battled the flames for several days before the blaze was fully contained.
KRDO13 Investigates previously uncovered that Tillitt’s home on Beaver Lake Circle was under foreclosure proceedings at the time of the fire. The sale of the property had been rescheduled multiple times—most recently to Oct. 30, just two days after the fire broke out…