Authorities in Utah have taken a juvenile suspect into custody on suspicion of starting four wildfires burning southeast of Salt Lake City.

The Wasatch County Sheriff’s Department announced on Tuesday that it had detained a minor, who is believed to be responsible for the fires. The department said it was notified of “suspicious activity” by residents who spotted the suspect. The department believes the juvenile “acted alone” in the alleged crimes.

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