An 11-year-old child intentionally started a fire at a Manhattan, Kansas bar and grill over the weekend, officials said.
RC McGraws was occupied when the fire was started early Feb. 6 but patrons were able to leave and no one was injured, Manhattan fire officials and Riley County police said.
Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the small fire, The Manhattan Mercury reported.
Officials estimated a fire caused $12,000 damage to the bar and grill.
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