14-Year-Old Charged in Saskatoon School Arson

A 14-year-old girl in Saskatoon is facing new charges after a violent incident at Evan Hardy Collegiate, where she allegedly set a 15-year-old classmate on fire. The Crown has added a charge of unlawfully causing bodily harm to a second victim, a teacher who suffered injuries while trying to extinguish the flames. This brings her total charges to four, including attempted murder, aggravated assault, and arson. Witnesses reported that the girl poured a flammable liquid on the victim before igniting it, resulting in severe burns that required hospitalization. The school has since offered counseling to students and staff, and the accused remains in custody, with her next court appearance scheduled for September 26. Both the accused and the victims’ identities are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.