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VANDALISM INVESTIGATION: Popular Otsego play structure lit on fire, search for suspect

Northside Park playground fire damage
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OTSEGO, Mich. — It's sad news for a beloved play structure at Northside Park in Otsego.

Police say they got a call shortly after midnight on Sept. 2 reporting a fire at the castle play structure in the park.

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The playground at Northside Park in Otsego burns in a suspected arson case on September 2, 2025.

Thankfully, crews were able to prevent it from spreading to the entire play area.

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The playground at Northside Park in Otsego burns in a suspected arson case on September 2, 2025.

In a Facebook post, the City of Otsego shared it has filed an insurance claim and hope to get the structure repaired quickly. There will need to be a required inspection and partial demo. They ask people to visit the playgrounds at Brookside and Memorial Parks instead.

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The playground at Northside Park in Otsego burns in a suspected arson case on September 2, 2025.

Police are searching for who may have started the fire.

Anyone with information on this fire is asked to contact the Otsego Police Department at (269) 692-6111.

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