The next day the police department was contacted by the parents of one of the minors seen playing at the park prior to the fire. They provided information regarding the children who were at the park at the time of the fire. All of the children were interviewed and one 11-year-old admitted that he had accidentally started the fire while playing with a lighter. He tried stomping it out but was unable to and it grew out of control so they all ran away.
The 11-year-old was cited for unlawfully causing a fire and turned over to his parents.
The damage to the playground was estimated at $25,000.00.