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Fire near Reading playground intentionally set, authorities say | Berks Regional News
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Fire near Reading playground intentionally set, authorities say | Berks Regional News

  • April 28, 2026

READING, Pa. – Authorities say a fire that broke out near Hillside Playground Tuesday was purposely set.

Crews were called to the 300 block of North 14th Street around 12:30 this afternoon for a report of a fire.

Authorities say the building suffered minor damage and no injuries were reported.

Plans were already in the works to replace the building, city officials say.

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