Lexington fire officials are calling a playground fire arson.
The fire happened on Toner Street between Fifth and Sixth Street right next to the Russel School Community Service Center. The fire started around 8:30 p.m. Thursday night. Investigators say it started in the middle and spread from the center.
Melted plastic and burned metal are all that’s left after investigators believe someone set the Head Start playground on fire.
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On Friday, it’s clear to see that nearly half of the playground is completely ruined.
Some witnesses say they saw people break in and set it on fire.
This playground actually belongs to the Head Start program which is run by the Community Action Council. They say it took seven years and an entire community to build the playground. They still can’t understand why someone would do this to the children.
“I was really upset,” said Cameron Minter. “It’s sad for our children, it affects their day-to-day activity and it’s just unfortunate for this community.”
The Community Action Council says this playground was only two years old and they’re currently looking into whether their insurance is going to cover the damage. They’re also looking at different ways to rebuild and move on from here.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
If you want to help rebuild the playground, you can contact the Community Action Council.
