PRESCOTT, Ariz. — Investigators in Prescott are searching for the suspect who allegedly set fire to playground equipment early Tuesday morning at a local park.
The fire was first reported at about 5:20 a.m. in the 200 block of West Delano Avenue, according to the Prescott Police Department.
The fire caused significant damage to the park's playground but firefighters managed to extinguish the flames before they could spread to other areas of the park.
Prescott police said evidence was recovered at the scene suggesting the fire was intentionally set and investigators are seeking information that may lead to a possible suspect.
Anyone who may have seen anything or has any knowledge of this crime is urged to call Detective Frascone at 928-777-1923.
The community of Prescott is still under the threat of the Crooks Fire that's been burning about 10 miles south of the city for the last week.
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