13-year-old starts fire at Parlier school playground, police say

PARLIER, Calif. (KFSN) -- A 13-year-old boy is facing arson charges after police say he started a fire at an elementary school in Parlier.

Officers found the playground at Cesar Chavez Elementary in flames around 1 Sunday afternoon.

The damage is estimated to be up to $120,000.

Police used surveillance video to identify a Parlier Junior High student as the person who started the fire.

He was taken into custody then later released to his parents, pending arson charges.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Parlier Police.