Teens questioned for allegedly lighting leaves, index cards aflame at Girard Park
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL - Shenandoah Police Patrolman Matthew Williams, left, and Shenandoah Fire Chief Rick Examitas at a brush fire call at Girard Park on Feb. 27, 2023.
SHENANDOAH – Two teens were taken to the borough police station for questioning after a brush fire report at Girard Park Monday afternoon.
The teens allegedly set fire to leaves and other debris using index cards inside the basketball courts at the park at Main and Washington Streets.
Shenandoah Fire responded to the call around 4:45pm and found no active fire.
The call came as a wintry mix moved into the Shenandoah Valley, minimizing the fire risk.
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