Canadian girl, 15, burns down Kane County Cougars baseball team’s bus: police

According to investigators, surveillance footage and witness statements led authorities to identify a teenage suspect visiting from Canada. Officials allege the girl intentionally started the blaze before fleeing the area.

The bus was heavily damaged in the fire, with photos from the scene showing the vehicle nearly destroyed by flames and smoke. No injuries were reported, as no players or staff members were on board at the time of the incident.

The Kane County Cougars, a professional baseball team competing in the American Association of Professional Baseball, described the situation as both unexpected and devastating. Team officials said the bus was an important part of the organization’s travel operations during the season.