By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

Rush County authorities are investigating fires believed to the arson related.

According to Rush Count Sheriff Ward Corsair, his department is investigating three fires that occurred just after 2 a.m. Nov. 26 in northern Rush County.

Corsair said the fires were reported in the ditch and fields near 240th Avenue and south of Avenue A.

There were three small fires that crews were able to quickly contain when they arrived on scene.

At this time, according to Corsair, there are no suspects, although a vehicle was seen in the area.

Firefighters spotted what they believe was a dark-colored SUV, but Corsair said they could not provide any more details about the vehicle.