On May 6, Forest Lake firefighters and police responded to an SUV on fire in the 21400 block of Forest Road. The fire was contained to the vehicle, but emergency personnel believed the fire had started under suspicious circumstances (specific information on the fire has not yet been released). The Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office was contacted and assisted with the investigation. At this time, fire and law enforcement officials believe the cause of the fire to be arson and are asking for the public’s assistance. Up to a $1,000 reward is being offered to anyone who provides information leading to the identification of those responsible for the fire. Members of the public who may have information about the fire are encouraged to call the arson hotline at 1-800-723-2020.
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