Two Arrests in Granville Gude Park Playground Fire

Authorities say two juvenile males were arrested Friday night shortly after a playground fire at Granville Gude Park—the second such blaze in Laurel in less than a week.

According to City of Laurel spokesman Pete Piringer, neighbors noticed a small fire on a set of playground equipment at the park (8300 Mulberry St.) around 8:30 p.m.

Several "people of interest" were seen running away from the scene, Piringer said.

After conducting a search of the area, Laurel police located and arrested two boys in connection with the fire. The suspects, both under 16, faces arson charges, according to WJLA.

The blaze caused "minor to moderate damage," Piringer said. Footage from WJLA shows noticeable burn marks and melted plastic on the equipment.

The news channel reports that officials are trying to determine if there's a link to last week's fire at Discovery Community Park, which caused an estimated $100,000 in damage.