SALINE COUNTY —A Kansas teen is facing a charge for alleged arson after a fireworks fire in a Saline County p ark.
Just after 5p.m. Tuesday, police and the Salina Fire Department responded to Indian Rock Park, 1500 Gypsum, in reference to a grass fire, according to Salina Police Captain James Feldman. A passerby reported seeing a juvenile throwing fireworks into the tall grass near the park bathroom.
The fire was extinguished. Two juveniles, both 16 years of age, were located in the area, which the passerby identified as the subjects involved. It was determined the fireworks were purchased in the city of Minneapolis and the subjects went to Indian Rock Park to set them off.
One of the boy from Salina, admitted to lighting a firework and throwing into the grass where it detonated and started a grass fire. The juvenile was taken into custody and is being referred for one count of Arson. Damage was estimated at $100.