10-Year-Old Boy in Custody After Walmart Fire in Franklin Causes Extensive Damage, Police Say

Boy, 10, 'causes MILLIONS worth of damage at Walmart' with store evacuated

A 10-year-old has been accused of causing millions of dollars in damage after a blaze broke out inside a Walmart, forcing panicked shoppers and staff

10-year-old arrested in connection with Walmart fire

FRANKLIN, Wis. — A 10-year-old male from Milwaukee has been arrested in connection with a fire in a Walmart Monday night. The fire started in the Franklin Walmart a little before 9 p.m. on July 14. Authorities say they received several 911 calls reported heavy smoke and flame from inside the store. The fire was extinguished while the evacuation was underway. No employees, customers, or first responders were injured. The Franklin Fire Department …

Investigation underway after fire at Franklin Walmart, 10-year-old taken in for questioning

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10-year-old allegedly started fire at Walmart in Franklin

Officials said no injuries have been reported.

10-year-old boy in custody after Walmart fire in Franklin causes extensive damage, police say

A 10-year-old boy from Milwaukee was taken into custody as part of an investigation into a Walmart fire in Franklin on Monday night, according to the Franklin Police Department.The fire caused extensive smoke damage and merchandise losses estimated at several million dollars, according to a release from the Franklin Fire Department. Crews responded to the Walmart near 27th Street and Sycamore Avenue just before 9 p.m. Monday, July 14, after repo…

Fire damages Franklin Walmart; 10-year-old boy taken into custody

The Walmart store in Franklin was damaged by a fire on Monday night, July 14. Crews were dispatched to the scene shortly before 9 p.m.