Fire crews in Floyd County are dealing with two suspected arson cases that burned hundreds of acres this week, leading to a joint response and an ongoing investigation.

The Rome-Floyd County Fire Department, along with Georgia Forestry units, responded on Tuesday to a wildfire near Highway 411. The fire’s patterns suggested it was intentionally set, as it featured multiple small fires rather than a continuous burn. Over a dozen firefighting units managed to control it without injuries or structural damage, but investigators are trying to find a suspect.

Just two days earlier, another fire in the Armuchee area destroyed about 200 acres, nearing 35 to 40 homes. A 22-year-old woman, Ainsley Sutton, admitted to starting this fire.  Family members said that the woman was upset with her father and that she struggles with mental health issues, according to Floyd County Police. Sunday’s fire in the Armuchee community caused some property damage, and firefighters monitored the area for flare-ups afterward.

Investigators are still seeking information about the Tuesday fire, but believe it too was arson.