Fire/Arson $8,500 reward

[Lee Borgersen]

     Arson likely cause of County 27 Fire (Karlstad), reward offered.

Fire investigators have determined that the probable cause of a major wildfire in Kittson and Marshall Counties in northwestern Minnesota was arson.  An investigation is ongoing by the Kittson County Sheriff, the Marshall County Sheriff and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.They are offering a reward of up to $6,000 for information leading to identification of the arsonist.


Anyone with information on the County 27 fire is encouraged to contact either the Kittson County Sheriff at 218-843-3535 or the Marshall County Sheriff at 218-745-5411.  For those who wish to remain anonymous, call the Arson Tip Line at 1-800-723-2020.


The wildfire started Sept. 30, at about 2 p.m. in Marshall County north of the intersection of County Road 27 and 250th Avenue NW.  By the next day, it had grown to 500 acres.  On Oct. 2, there were Red Flag Fire Warnings for western Minnesota and states and provinces to the west and north.  Temperatures were in the 70s, relative humidity exceptionally low - in the teens and sustained winds of 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

  
The Red Flag fire danger conditions led to fast moving fires that burned with extreme intensity.  The County 27 Fire spread from Marshall County to Kittson County, burned 4,440 acres, led to the evacuation of part of the city of Karlstad, damaged dozens of structures and destroyed 11 homes.

The coordinated efforts of local fire departments, wildland firefighters, sheriff's offices, emergency managers, and the National Guard were instrumental in saving most of the homes in Karlstad.

Fires started by arsonists cost Minnesota taxpayers millions of dollars each year.  The cost to those who lost homes is immeasurable.  Please help stop arson.

[Lee Borgersen]

Reward increased for finding arsonist responsible for County 27 wildfire

Agencies investigating the County 27 wildfire that recently burned into Karlstad in northwestern Minnesota are increasing the reward to up to $8,500 for information leading to identification of the arsonist. Reward funds are from various state, county and private sources.

[wildlifeminnesota]

Lee I will hold out for 10,000. before I turn you in 

[Lee Borgersen]

Lee I will hold out for 10,000. before I turn you in  

Its to late holmes. I've already turned you in starting with that 50 hp. Merc you burned up! That coyote hat you have can't hide that face of yours.

After they arrest you for arson you'll be singing this song so you better start to memorize the words now!

This way we won't have to worry any longer about how to beat you in The Fishing Challenge.
 
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[wildlifeminnesota]

Lee I will hold out for 10,000. before I turn you in  

Its to late holmes. I've already turned you in starting with that 50 hp. Merc you burned up! That coyote hat you have can't hide that face of yours.

After they arrest you for arson you'll be singing this song so you better start to memorize the words now!

This way we won't have to worry any longer about how to beat you in The Fishing Challenge.
 
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIUZbA1bxnE&feature=ymg[/youtube]

First you lied to the  I have a 30 HP  Merc  not a 50 But the way I see It you will not need that knife in jail!!!  so they will have to give it to the # two big eye        But then it not going to matter after I post my next fish   

[Lee Borgersen]

Lee I will hold out for 10,000. before I turn you in  

Its to late holmes. I've already turned you in starting with that 50 hp. Merc you burned up! That coyote hat you have can't hide that face of yours.

After they arrest you for arson you'll be singing this song so you better start to memorize the words now!

This way we won't have to worry any longer about how to beat you in The Fishing Challenge.
 
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIUZbA1bxnE&feature=ymg[/youtube]

First you lied to the  I have a 30 HP  Merc  not a 50 But the way I see It you will not need that knife in jail!!!  so they will have to give it to the # two big eye        But then it not going to matter after I post my next fish   

Hey! Don't complain to me about only having a 30 hp motor You should have dug a little deeper and traded it in for a 50 hp.