Suspected Arsonist in Mahnomen County

Authorities in Mahnomen County are asking the public’s help in a string of suspected arson fires.

The latest fire destroyed a home in Naytahwaush on Friday.

There have been at least five suspicious fires in the past nine weeks.

All have involved unoccupied houses.

Anyone with information that leads to an arrest is asked to call the Minnesota Arson Hotline or the sheriff’s office in Mahnomen.

A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered.