<p>A Canadian teenager has been charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to a charter bus belonging to the Kane County Cougars, an American professional baseball team, during their trip to Winnipeg, Canada. The incident occurred on May 21, when law enforcement responded to reports of the bus on fire outside Blue Cross Park, according to the Winnipeg Police Service.</p><p>Authorities determined that the fire was intentionally set. Two teenagers were initially taken into custody, and a 15-year-old girl has been charged with arson causing damage to property and possession of incendiary material. She has since been released into the custody of a responsible adult.</p><p>The Winnipeg Police Service reported that the entire bus and its contents were destroyed. Windstar operations manager Jackson Greteman stated that the damage to the 56-seat bus and destroyed equipment is estimated at approximately $425,000. He expressed disappointment over the incident, noting that it would impact their business operations, but was relieved that no one was injured. Authorities have not yet disclosed a possible motive for the fire as the investigation is ongoing.</p>
Canadian Teen Charged with Arson After Fire Destroys Baseball Team's Charter Bus
A 15-year-old Canadian girl has been charged with arson for allegedly setting fire to a charter bus belonging to the Kane County Cougars baseball team in Winnipeg. The fire, which occurred on May 21, destroyed the bus and its contents, with damages estimated at $425,000. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet revealed a motive.
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Canadian teen girl charged with arson after allegedly torching American baseball team's charter bus
Canadian Teen Charged with Arson After Fire Destroys Baseball Team's Charter Bus