13-year-old starts fire at Parlier school playground, police say

Police used surveillance video to identify a Parlier Junior High student as the person who started the fire.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
PARLIER, Calif. (KFSN) -- A 13-year-old boy is facing arson charges after police say he started a fire at an elementary school in Parlier.

Officers found the playground at Cesar Chavez Elementary in flames around 1 Sunday afternoon.
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The damage is estimated to be up to $120,000.

Police used surveillance video to identify a Parlier Junior High student as the person who started the fire.
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He was taken into custody then later released to his parents, pending arson charges.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Parlier Police.
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