Playground fire at Catalina Neighborhood Park ruled arson

CREATED Jul. 9, 2012 - UPDATED: Jul. 10, 2012

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CATALINA, Ariz. (KGUN9-TV) - Firefighters with Golder Ranch Fire responded to Catalina Neighborhood Park after reports that the playground equipment was on fire.

Cpt. Josh Hurguy tells KGUN9 that crews were dispatched at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 9.

This is the third time in four years that playground equipment has been burned at Catalina Neighborhood Park.   The park also houses a community pool, ramada, and basketball court.  No other structures at the park suffered any damage.

The damage to the playground equipment is estimated between $25,00 and $50,000.

No injuries were sustained in this incident.

The cause of the fire is being ruled arson.