OSKALOOSA — Authorities in Oskaloosa have provided updates on the fire that broke out in the Oskaloosa Wal-Mart this weekend.

The Oskaloosa Police Department says that on Sunday evening, the Osky fire department was paged to a fire at the Wal-Mart on A Ave West in Oskaloosa, with the initial report stating that there was a fire in the women’s clothing section and that the store was filling with smoke. The fire was put out within minutes of the page, and an investigation into the cause of the fire began. All fire crews had cleared the scene by 8:35pm and authorities say there were no injuries caused by the fire.

During the course of the investigation, the Osky police department posted a photo to social media requesting community assistance in identifying and locating two people who needed to be interviewed as witnesses. Those people were quickly identified and reached out to the police.

The Osky police department says that the investigation later revealed that a juvenile had been in the area when the fire started. That juvenile was identified and charged with arson in the 1st degree as well as criminal mischief in the 1st degree, both felony charges. 

The juvenile was fingerprinted and referred to the juvenile court officer before being sent home.