Juvenile arrested, charged for fire that damaged Poolesville playground

Authorities have arrested and charged a juvenile they say started a fire that damaged a playground in Montgomery County.

POOLESVILLE, Md. - Authorities have arrested and charged a juvenile they say started a fire that damaged a playground in Montgomery County.

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The fire was reported around 5 p.m. Sunday on Fisher Avenue near Milford Mill Road in Poolesville.

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Investigators say the juvenile set a paper bag and sandwich container on fire underneath the playground equipment. The fire ignited the rubber mulch and caused the damage estimated to be around $75,000.

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The juvenile has been released into the custody of the parents.

The investigation is continuing at this time.