Executive Summary
- Emergency responders were called to Manzanita City Park at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday.
- Investigators determined a play structure was intentionally set on fire.
- Nehalem Bay Fire Department extinguished the fire; no injuries were reported.
- Manzanita Police are seeking tips from the public to identify the suspects.
MANZANITA, Ore. – Law enforcement officials and fire crews responded to Manzanita City Park late Wednesday evening, where a play structure was significantly damaged in a fire that investigators have determined was intentionally set.
According to the Manzanita Police Department, officers and personnel from the Nehalem Bay Fire Department were dispatched to the location at approximately 9:45 p.m. on December 17 following reports of a possible fire. Upon arrival, first responders discovered the playground equipment engulfed in flames.
Firefighters from the Nehalem Bay Fire Department successfully extinguished the blaze. Police confirmed that there were no injuries reported during the incident or the subsequent suppression efforts. Following a preliminary assessment of the scene, officers established that the fire was not accidental but was started deliberately.
Investigative Outlook
The Manzanita Police Department has classified this incident as an active criminal investigation into arson. Authorities are currently working to identify the individuals responsible for the destruction of the public property. Law enforcement is appealing to the community for assistance; anyone with information relevant to the incident is encouraged to contact the Manzanita Police Department directly. The investigation aims to determine the specific cause and means used to ignite the structure, though no suspects have been publicly named at this time.
