LAKE COUNTY, MICH. (WWJ) -- A northern Michigan firefighter could be facing arson charges after he admitted to starting two wildfires earlier this week.
Deputies from the Lake County Sheriff's Office and DNR conservation officers responded to two separate fires in Yates Township, just northwest of Big Rapids, on Wednesday.
According to the Lake County Sheriff, the first fire was discovered by a conservation officer on 80th Street. The second fire was located only a few hours after on Queens Highway near 80th.
The suspect, a 20-year-old firefighter for Lake County, was present at both scenes and was questioned by the DNR and detectives.
After questioning, the subject confessed to starting both fires and was taken into custody at the scene.
The incident remains under investigation and charges are pending.
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