AUGUSTA — A city teen is facing charges after reportedly trying to set a fire inside the middle school at Cony.

The 13-year-old girl was charged with arson and criminal mischief, said Augusta Police Lt. Kevin Lully.

The girl’s name was withheld due to her age.

A police report indicates the Cony middle school student attempted to ignite items placed inside a toilet inside one of the school’s bathrooms.

The incident was reported around 11 a.m., Monday. Police charged the girl later that day. She was carrying a lighter when confronted by officers, Lully said.

Augusta firefighters were not called to respond.

Damage from the fire was limited to the toilet seat, Lully said.