TOWN OF NORFOLK, New York (WWNY) – A fire that destroyed a St. Lawrence County playground is suspicious, according to the Norfolk Police Department.
The playground is located in the hamlet of Raymondville off Route 56 in the town of Norfolk.
It features a wooden ship, which police said caught fire Tuesday at approximately 4:40 p.m.
According to Patrolman Logan Chilton, firefighters and a rescue crew were called to the scene at around 5:30 p.m.
Norfolk Fire Chief Richard Bump said the ship was engulfed in flames when volunteers arrived. They were able to douse the fire in less than 10 minutes, he said.
No injuries were reported.
The ship and the area surrounding it are charred and are now fenced off.
The cause of the blaze is under investigation, but police said the fire is suspicious.
Chief Bump said children played on the wooden ship and its attached swings for at least 8 years.
Police are asking the public to call them at 315-384-4200 if they have information about the blaze or pictures and video of the fire.
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