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