Following a preliminary investigation, officers arrested Ranita Ezeonu (DOB 12/7/1988) at the scene of the Canfield Street structure fire.

The Boulder Police Department and Boulder Fire-Rescue responded to a reported structure fire in the 3700 block of Canfield Street at approximately 8:30 a.m. on February 12, 2026.

Upon arrival, officers and fire personnel worked together to evacuate occupants from the building while fire crews located and quickly extinguished the fire. Crews remained on scene for some time to finish investigation of the fire and ventilation of the building.

A Boulder Fire-Rescue firefighter was transported to a local hospital with suspected minor injuries – a reminder that first responders routinely place themselves in harm’s way to protect the safety of the community.

The building’s automatic fire sprinkler system activated and contained the fire to a single unit although two units sustained smoke and water damage. The incident has displaced the residents of the two damaged units for the time being. Other residents have been cleared to reenter the building.

Following a preliminary investigation, officers arrested Ranita Ezeonu (DOB 12/7/1988) at the scene. She was medically cleared prior to being taken into custody. The investigation indicates that the fire was intentionally set with evidence suggesting multiple items were ignited within the suspect’s apartment unit. The specific method used to start the fire remains under investigation.

Ranita Ezeonu was booked into the Boulder County Jail on the following charges:

  • First Degree Arson
  • Reckless Endangerment
  • Harassment

As in every criminal case, these charges are an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty.

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