20+ arson cases in Macklin, Saskatchewan, attributed to entertainment, increased reward for arrests.

20+ arson cases involving hay bales, grass, and crops have occurred in Macklin, Saskatchewan in the last month, causing local fire chief Justin Bast to attribute the fires to someone doing it for entertainment. The arsonist(s) remain unknown, and the incidents occur randomly across the area. The fire department board has increased the reward for information leading to arrests from $3,000 to $20,000.

August 20, 2024
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