Fountain Hills Fire Department responded to Golden Eagle Park in the early morning hours Monday, July 15, for a reported fire.
Firefighters arrived just before 3 a.m. to find the shade material covering a playground area still smoldering. Fire Chief Dave Ott said the fire had mostly burned itself out by the time crews arrived. The fire was quickly extinguished, and the scene was turned over to Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for investigation.
Community Services Director Kevin Snipes said the fire resulted in $20,000 to $30,000 in damages.
