Authorities suspect arson as the cause of three fires that damaged construction equipment being used to build the Bakken pipeline project in Iowa. According to authorities, it appeared the equipment was intentionally burned. Damage to the heavy equipment, including bulldozers and backhoes, is nearly $1 million.
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Officials are investigating the fires in Mahaska and Jasper County. Well still unknown, the fires may be related. No arrests have been made as of August 1.
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