Police say a 67-year-old man has been charged with arson after he was seen leaving the area of a large fire.
Investigators say a hay bale was set on fire on the south side of Highway 26 in Meaford, Sunday afternoon.
Police say the fire destroyed about 230 hay bales, and the loss was estimated at $16,500.
They say a 67 year-old man was seen fleeing the area on foot, and police found him a short time later.
He was charged with arson, and is scheduled to appear in court by video link on Tuesday.
