An Owen Sound man is facing a charge of arson in connection with a large fire in Meaford yesterday.
Grey County OPP and the Inter-Township Fire Department were called to the blaze on the south side of Highway 26 just north of 28th Avenue E. in Meaford about 3pm.
Investigators say a hay bale was set on fire, and a man was seen leaving the area on foot.
OPP caught up with a suspect a short time later on Grey Road 15 in Annan.
The blaze destroyed about 230 bales of hay worth $16,500.
67 year old Duane Orin Greig of Owen Sound is charged with arson, and has a bail hearing set for tomorrow.
There were no injuries, but the fire closed Highway 26 for eight hours.
