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Fundraising efforts underway to rebuild charred Juneau playground
A GoFundMe appeal to help rebuild the Twin Lakes playground raised $4,625 in less than a day. But read the fine print: the website takes nearly 8 percent in fees.
Fire marshal: Youths confess to Twin Lakes playground fire
The fire marshal also noted no accelerants — such as gasoline — were used. He said the shredded rubber material on the playground became the fuel source.
Two teenagers charged in fire at Twin Lakes playground
Two 13-year-old boys were charged in a fire at Twin Lakes, which is being investigated as arson. The boys were located, interviewed and lodged at the Johnson Youth, according to a Juneau Police Department news release.
‘It’s really sad’: Juneau kids sorry to see playground burn
The smoke was thick but through the gaps, it didn’t look like much was left of the popular playground located in a park north of downtown Juneau.
Fire destroys beloved Twin Lakes playground
The nursing supervisor on shift at Bartlett Regional Hospital said the hospital had not received any patients related to the fire as of about 7:20 p.m.