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Arson considered in Sunday hay fire

The Saline County Sheriffs Office is investigating a case of arson where several bales of hay were set on fire early Sunday morning.

photo from Saline County sheriff's office

photo from Saline County sheriff’s office

The 82 round bales of hay were in a field near the intersection of Donmyer Road and Mentor Road in Saline County. Sheriff’s Deputies and rural firefighters were sent to the fire about 1:45a.m.

The hay was owned by Dennis Schwartz of Carlton, Kansas, and there were indications that the fire was intentionally started.

Loss is placed at $16,400.

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