EASTON, Pa. – Officials are investigating after a fire was started Tuesday on playground equipment at Paxinosa Elementary School in Northampton County.
According to Principal John Cupples, multiple people were involved in starting the fire on the playground’s tunnel, which was damaged as a result. Easton Police and Easton Fire responded to the scene Tuesday.
“We take the safety of our school and playground seriously and are working on addressing the situation,” Cupples said in a Wednesday email to school families.
“We ask that you please keep your eyes and ears open for any information regarding this incident,” he said. “If you hear anything that may help us identify the individuals responsible, please contact me directly.”
Cupples said he appreciates the continued support to keep Paxinosa a safe and welcoming place for students and the community.
Chief John Remaley of Easton Area School District Police said his department is investigating the fire. The department is reviewing information from a police report and surveillance video from the school.
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