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Suspicious fire

13/11/2014

POLICE suspect a fire which caused damage to a playground in Cranbourne was deliberately lit.
CFA crews and police attended the playground in Hazlitt Court where a small fire burned that police believe was lit using the tanbark. It was said to have caused extensive damage to the area surrounding the play equipment.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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