BROWN COUNTY, Minn. – Authorities southwest of the metro are trying to figure out if someone is intentionally setting wildfires.
Firefighters responded to 16 wildfires between March 1 and April 22, according to the Brown County Sheriff’s Office.
Last year there was only one fire call during the same period. The year before there were two.
According to the sheriff’s office, an “unusual number” of fires occurred on or near Conservation Reserve Progam land, wildlife management areas and other naturally vegetated land.
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Of the 16 fires, five occurred between Comfrey and Highway 4 in Mulligan Township.
Authorities say there does not appear to be a specific pattern to the fires.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the sheriff’s office at 507-233-6700.
