02-06-2025
Fires ‘intentionally set' in Guelph park
Royal City Park in Guelph is pictured on Friday, June 29, 2018.
An investigation is underway into a series of suspicious fires in a Guelph park.
On Saturday, at around 11:45 p.m., first responders were called to Royal City Park.
There they found five garbage containers, along the footpath between Gordon Street and McCrae Boulevard, on fire.
The Guelph Police Service said four of the plastic bins were completely melted.
Investigators are looking to speak with anyone who saw anyone or anything suspicious in the park that night.
Witnesses can contact Det. Const. Cecilia Hudecki at 519-824-1212, ext. 7215, or email chudecki@ Anonymous tips can also be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at
