By Patrick Tepoorten

A Sept. 5 fire at 8945 500th Street in Rush City, which left the two adult and two juvenile residents without a home, is suspected to be a case of arson, according to Rush City Fire Chief Bob Carlson.

As such, the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) is offering up to $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest in the case. Anyone who may have seen anything before or during the 1:48 p.m. blaze is encouraged to call the hot line at 1-800-723-2020.

Information can also be forwarded to Chisago County investigator Russ Frank at (651) 213-6318.