Syracuse, N.Y. — A 12-year-old girl intentionally set a cork bulletin board on fire in the hall of a Syracuse middle school Wednesday, police said.
The girl was issued an appearance ticket for fifth-degree arson, Sgt. Thomas Blake, a spokesperson for the Syracuse Police Department, said Thursday. Fifth degree arson, a misdemeanor, is the least serious arson charge in New York state.
At about 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, firefighters responded to Grant Middle School at 2400 Grant Blvd. where they found light smoke on the second floor, according to Capt. Erik Caster, a spokesperson for the Syracuse Fire Department…