Fire that destroyed Edmonton playground was deliberately set: police
A fire that destroyed a playground in the Sherbrooke neighbourhood was deliberately set, the Edmonton Police Service has confirmed.
Emergency crews were called to the fire at the playground adjacent to St. Pius X Catholic Elementary School at 8 p.m. on Saturday.
The playground was destroyed and the neighbourhood has launched a fundraiser to replace the equipment.
EPS is asking anyone with information about the fire to contact them at 780-423-4567.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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