West Allis playground fire; police call it 'suspicious'
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - A fire broke out at a West Allis playground on Thursday, Sept. 12.
The West Allis Police Department said it happened just before 5:30 p.m. at the playground next to Franklin Fieldhouse, near 86th and National.
It appears as if the fire started in the middle of the playground area underneath one of the slides. A passerby called 911 and took a picture of the fire. That person did not see anyone prior to driving through the area, according to police.
Police searched for possible ignition sources, but they did not find anything within the burned area that may have started the fire.
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Officials said the fire appeared to be contained to the playground area.
Police are investigating the cause of the fire, calling it "suspicious."
No injuries were reported.