Overview

• Local fire and police departments are investigating four unexplained playground fires in San Francisco’s Outer Richmond district since May 1.
• The most recent blaze on May 21 caused significant damage to the Lincoln Park Playground near the Legion of Honor museum.
• Earlier incidents included a May 18 fire that destroyed a jungle gym at Lafayette Elementary and a May 10 fire at Lincoln Park that burned a slide.
• Authorities have not determined the causes of the fires or identified any suspects, but increased security measures have been implemented at affected sites.
• Parents and community members have expressed growing concern over the repeated targeting of children’s recreational spaces, prompting emergency meetings and heightened vigilance.