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A child has been charged following a massive playground fire in Montgomery County
Authorities say a child faces arson charges after a large fire damaged a playground in Poolesville, Maryland.
The Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service reported a playground fire in the 19700 block of Fisher Avenue at 5:35 p.m. Sunday. Tall, orange flames and a massive cloud of dark smoke can be seen in photos.
Update – Arson Arrest. 1 juvenile arrested & charged (released to & in custody of parents), Paper bag & sandwich container set on fire underneath playground equipment. It ignited the rubber mulch, & damaged playground equipment. Total loss $75K https://t.co/NWvlCdrZDy pic.twitter.com/KvUnv6ktA5
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 6, 2022
According to the fire department, a minor was apprehended, charged, and released into the custody of their parents. A paper bag and sandwich container were purportedly set ablaze beneath playground equipment. According to the department, this ignited the rubber mulch. The fire caused an estimated $75,000 in damage.
The age of the child was not immediately disclosed.
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