4 girls charged with arson after playground fire in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — Four girls have been charged with arson after a playground set fire in Winnipeg’s Harbourview Park earlier this week.

Police were called for reports of a pirate-themed play structure on fire at 1867 Springfield Rd., on Monday at 11 p.m. Crews arrived to see the play structure on fire.

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When crews arrived the structure was engulfed in flames.

READ MORE: Fire destroys pirate ship playground in Winnipeg’s Harbourview Park

There were no injuries but the blaze caused around $350,000 in damage.

Due to numerous tips, four suspects were identified and arrested, police said.

Three 12-year-old girls and one 13-year-old girl are facing arson charges.

They have been released on a promise to appear.