Edmonton police looking into suspicious playground fire

Playground next to St. Pius X Catholic Elementary School that was set on fire Saturday morning. (Photo Credit: James Dunn, CityNews)

By CityNews Staff

Posted July 12, 2025 3:30 pm.

Last Updated July 12, 2025 4:07 pm.

Edmonton police say they are looking into a suspicious fire that happened Saturday morning at a playground.

EPS says around 8 a.m., officers noticed smoke near 122 Avenue and 128 Street, and went to investigate the matter.

When they arrived at the scene, they found a fire at a playground next to St. Pius X Catholic Elementary School.

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services was able to extinguish the fire a short time later.

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At this time, the playground has been closed and police are turning to the public for assistance in their investigation, especially if anyone has any video footage of the area between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m.

If anyone has any information, they are asked to contact investigators at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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