Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Law enforcement officials in Reno County are investigating a number of suspicions fires.

Hutchinson Deputy Fire Chief Doug Hanen said two additional fires on Friday morning led to the arrest of a 16-year old.

Officials said just before 11:30 a.m. firefighters responded to 11th and Wilson for a hay bale on fire.

A moment later, fire crews were dispatched to a second fire at 9th and Carrousel.

When they arrived, they found a two-acre patch of grass burning on the east side of the dike and a hay bale on fire in the field to the north.

The fires were contained quickly and units remained on scene for about a half an hour ensuring all hot spots were out.

The Reno County Sheriff’s Office has not released a name of the suspect.

Sheriff Randy Henderson said the fires on Friday are not related to fires in the southern part of county.