Fire that destroyed a playground in Laurel Oaks under investigation

AMERICAN TOWNSHIP, OH (WLIO) - The American Township Fire Department and police are investigating an early morning fire that destroyed a playground in the Laurel Oaks subdivision.

Fire that destroyed a playground in Laurel Oaks under investigation

Firefighters were called to the playground around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. The plastic playground equipment which sits on rubber mulch was destroyed in the blaze, and a nearby shelter was also damaged. The playground equipment is owned by the Laurel Oaks Neighborhood Association.

Fire that destroyed a playground in Laurel Oaks under investigation

Investigators say three adults and one juvenile have been interviewed by the American Township Police Department. No word yet on any possible charges that they could be facing.

Fire that destroyed a playground in Laurel Oaks under investigation

The American Township Fire Department is asking any residents of the subdivision, if you have any Ring or security video of the early morning hours that could help in the investigation, to call the department at 419-339-3921.

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