Authorities Say Vandals Started Fire Near Red Oak Elementary in Shakopee

An early Sunday morning brush fire between and County Road 21 was intentionally set, according to Shakopee fire officials.

The fire, which burned dead trees and grass, was reported just after 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Firefighters contained it to about 10 square feet, Shakopee Fire Capt. Tom Pitschneider said.

Pitschneider called it an act of vandalism.