Boy, 13, arrested in Visalia school playground fire

One 13-year-old boy and a 12-year-old boy were identified on Monday as those responsible for setting a playground on fire Sunday at Linwood Elementary School in Visalia, police said.

The 13-year-old was arrested and booked into juvenile hall, and the case was forwarded to the Tulare County District Attorney for review for charges against the 12-year-old, according to police.

A youth services officer from La Joya Middle School developed information leading to the arrest. The fire caused approximately $25,000 in damages, police said.

This story was originally published April 25, 2016 at 10:15 PM with the headline "Boy, 13, arrested in Visalia school playground fire."