WEST ALLIS, Wisc. — An investigation is underway after a fire engulfed a playground in West Allis.
It happened at the playground next to Franklin Fieldhouse just before 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept 12, near 86th and National.
Watch: Investigation underway after fire engulfs West Allis playground
No injuries have been reported, according to the West Allis Fire Department.
Initial reports indicate the fire appeared to be contained in the playground area.
For kids like Weston, he can now only imagine the fun he would've had there.
He and his mom were walking by on Thursday evening to take a closer look at the damage.
"I like going down the slide with my brother sometimes, and I like going on the swings," said Weston.
The eight-year-old told TMJ4 News he not only feels bad for all of the children who can't use the equipment anymore.
"I feel bad for all the people who built this because now they have to all restart," said Weston.
Another girl and her mom told TMJ4 News they were disappointed to see their neighborhood playground severely damaged.
West Allis Police Department detectives are investigating the cause of the fire, which officials say is suspicious.
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