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Playground at Chandler park closed due to fire damage
Damage believed to be fireworks-related
Courtesy of City of Chandler
The playground part of Paseo Vista Recreation Area is closed until further notice, according a Wednesday news release from the City of Chandler.
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The playground part of Paseo Vista Recreation Area is closed until further notice, according a Wednesday news release from the City of Chandler.
The city said the playground "appears" to have beem damaged by a recent fire that was caused by fireworks that were set off nearby, igniting the wood chips in the playground area.
The release said the fire destroyed two slides, melted rubber safety surfacing, burned a sunshade and caused damage to concrete, poles and railings. The timeline to repair the playground was yet to be determined as of Wedensday.
Paseo Vista Recreation Area is located along the west side of McQueen Road, just north of Ocotillo Road.
Chandler Police encourage anyone who might have any information about this incident to call their non-emergency number: 480-782-4130.
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