Ontario girls, including 12-year-old, charged with arson that caused $2M in damage

A 12-year-old girl is among four young females facing charges in a Durham arson investigation that saw more than $2 million in damage caused.

Durham Regional Police said in a news release Tuesday the youths – all female – are suspects in an Oct. 6 fire at a home near Eddystone and Okanagan paths in Oshawa.

Police said officers responded to the fire around 5:10 a.m. that day; the house, it said, was occupied when the flames broke out, but everyone inside was able to safely evacuate. No physical injuries were reported, police added.

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“The fire resulted in extensive damage to multiple homes, estimated to be in excess of $2-million,” police said.

“Investigators deemed the fire suspicious and concluded the cause was arson.”

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On Oct. 27, police said officers arrested four girls – a 12-year-old, two 15-year-olds and a 16-year-old. They face several charges including arson – disregard for human life and mischief under $5,000. All four were held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.