Logan Sieben, a 25-year-old volunteer firefighter from Macklin, Saskatchewan, pleaded guilty to setting 30 hay bale fires between July 29 and August 26, 2024. His colleagues grew suspicious due to his comments at fire scenes. Sieben, diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder in October 2024, is awaiting sentencing, with the Crown seeking a six-month conditional sentence and probation, while the defense argues for probation only, citing his mental health issues and lack of criminal history.
Sask. volunteer firefighter who set hay bales on fire 30 times awaits sentencing
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Logan Sieben, a 25-year-old volunteer firefighter from Macklin, Saskatchewan, pleaded guilty to setting 30 hay bale fires between July 29 and August 26, 2024. His colleagues grew suspicious due to his comments at fire scenes. Sieben, diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder in October 2024, is awaiting sentencing, with the Crown seeking a six-month conditional sentence and probation, while the defense argues for probation only, citing his mental health issues and lack of criminal history.
- 1 April 2024: Logan Sieben's mental health 'took a big downturn'; he checked himself into North Battleford hospital.
- 2 July 29 - Aug. 26, 2024: Logan Sieben set 30 hay bale fires.
- 3 October 2024: Logan Sieben was diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder.
- 4 Last week: Sentencing hearing held in Unity provincial court.
- 5 July 21: Sentencing decision adjourned to this date.
- Property damage (hay bales)
- Breach of trust as a volunteer firefighter
- Criminal charges
- Potential restitution order ($76,650 sought by Crown)
- Legal proceedings
What: Logan Sieben, a 25-year-old volunteer firefighter, pleaded guilty to setting 30 hay bale fires. He is awaiting sentencing.
When: Fires occurred during a one-month period from July 29 to Aug. 26, 2024; Sieben checked himself into North Battleford hospital in April 2024; diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder in October 2024; sentencing hearing last week; sentencing decision adjourned to July 21. Article published 2025-06-25.
Where: Near Macklin, Saskatchewan; Unity provincial court; North Battleford hospital.
Why: Sieben struggled with mental health issues since youth, which 'took a big downturn' in April 2024, leading to the arson spree. He was later diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder.
How: Sieben deliberately set 30 hay bale fires. His comments to colleagues raised suspicion, leading to police questioning and his admission of responsibility.