Kenner Fire Department responds to fire at apartment complex, two 12-year-old boys arrested

KENNER, La. (WGNO) — Two 12-year-old boys were arrested for allegedly setting a fire that left an apartment damaged on Tuesday, March 26.

Kenner Police Department Capt. Michael Cunningham said the KPD and the Kenner Fire Department responded to an apartment fire that occurred at 6 p.m. in the 600 block of Vouray Drive.

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Cunningham said no injuries were reported, but there was “heavy damage to the structure.”

Both boys have been charged with aggravated arson.

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KPD officers are interviewing witnesses. This is an ongoing investigation.

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