The weekend fire at the Blue Sky Opportunities recycling site in Altona was started by a minor. The blaze destroyed two storage sheds on the property. Police Chief Perry Batchelor says two children were playing in the area just prior to the fire starting.  An investigation revealed that an 11 year old child was playing with a lighter and carelessly started a fire that got out of hand.

Batchelor says no charges will be laid in this incident. He says because the child is under 12 years of age he is considered a minor, and falls outside the criminal code.

 

 

- Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 -