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Scene of playground fire in Newport News on Jan. 29, 2013. Photo by WAVY/Larry Carney.

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School playground engulfed in flames

Updated: Wednesday, 30 Jan 2013, 8:17 PM EST
Published : Tuesday, 29 Jan 2013, 10:17 PM EST

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) - Officials say the cause of a playground fire in Newport News Tuesday evening was arson.

According to Battalion Chief Stephen Pincus with the Newport News Fire Department, crews were dispatched to the 700 block of 23rd Street just after 7 p.m. Tuesday.

The playground, located behind John Marshall Elementary School, was completely engulfed in flames when crews arrived. Pincus said damage is estimated at $20,000.

 

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