Police in Marblehead, Massachusetts say a 12-year-old set multiple fires over the span of a week at a church in town. Fires were reported at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church on Atlantic Ave. on two consecutive Sundays, September 21 and September 28.

During each incident, small fires were reported in a church bathroom and quickly contained before they could spread.

There was no permanent damage to the church.

The Marblehead Police Department, Marblehead Fire Department and the state fire marshal's office investigated the fires and determined they had been intentionally set.

On Monday, investigators said a 12-year-old, whose name was not released because they are a minor, was the one responsible for the fires.

"We take all fire incidents seriously, no matter how small, and are grateful f

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