Playground in Makiki burned down, causes up to $300,000 in damage

HONOLULU (KHON2) — For the second time in two months, an Oʻahu playground went up in flames.

Police and firefighters were called to Sheridan Community Park in Makiki around 8:45 a.m. on June 30 to see the playground ablaze.

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The Honolulu Fire Department was able to extinguish the fire shortly after.

HFD says investigators found several spots around the playground where an accelerant was used, indicating the fire was intentionally started…

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