Lorton, Va. –– A fire at a playground in Lorton is under investigation.
Fire and rescue crews were called to the Levelle Dupelle Community Park in the 6800 block of Newington Road about 3:10 a.m. Tuesday for a report of a fire.
When they got there they saw a fire had fully engulfed a playground at the park, said a Fairfax County police spokesman.
Crews worked to extinguish the blaze, which caused an estimated $15,000 in damage.
Investigators say the blaze was started on composite safety flooring at the playground.
The playground is a total loss and police say they are looking for the person who started the fire.
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