Authorities investigating multiple fires set in McHenry, Bottineau counties

Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff
Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff

(McHenry County, ND) -- Authorities are investigating after multiple fires that were intentionally set in McHenry and Bottineau Counties.

Officials say between 15 and 20 fires were set Thursday between the two counties.

A suspect has been taken into custody after a brief vehicle pursuit.

Multiple agencies are involved in the investigation, which remains ongoing.