13-year-old boy arrested after setting Anderson playground on fire
13-year-old boy arrested after setting Anderson playground on fire
A 13-year-old was arrested Saturday evening after police said “several” juveniles set a playground on fire in Anderson.
Fire response and evacuations
At 5:19 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of West 10th Street, which is Mays Park, on reports of a playground fire.
A 13-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the incident after police gathered further information.
Police said more information will be released as it becomes available.
6 News asked if police were able to share any photos of the fire, but did not receive a response at the time of publication.
Cause of fire under investigation
Police did not go into detail on the extent of the property damage the fire caused and said the investigation remains ongoing.
Preliminary information indicates that “several” juveniles, approximately 12 to 13 years old, were the ones who set fire to the playground before leaving the area, police said.
