Police investigating playground fire in northwest Edmonton

The Sherbrooke community and St. Pius parent association have set up a fundraiser to help rebuild the playground that was destroyed in a fire on Saturday.

Edmonton police are seeking the public’s assistance with an investigation into a suspicious fire that occurred Saturday morning.

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A statement from police said they noticed smoke in the area of 122 Avenue and 128 Street around 8 a.m.

Officers attended the blaze which was set to the playground of St. Pius X Catholic Elementary School in the Sherbrooke neighbourhood.

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported and the school was not affected.

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the fire and have closed off access to the playground.

The Sherbrooke Community League and the St. Pius X Parents Association have set up a fundraising site to raise $50,000 for rebuilding the playground.

Anyone with information about the fire is asked to contact Edmonton police at 780-423-4567. Those with dash or security camera footage in the area between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. are also asked to get in touch with police.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.