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Vancouver Fire Offers Arson Reward

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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The Vancouver Fire Department is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who set fire to Oakbrook Park play area early Monday morning, according to Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli. The incident occurred at Oakbrook Park, a public park in Vancouver, Washington. The park is not located within Skamania County. The fire destroyed the play area, which is a community space for families. The reward is intended to help authorities identify the suspect. No arrests have been made yet. The Vancouver Fire Department is asking for public assistance in solving the case.

📄 Source: The Columbian — Skamania County — http://columbian.com/skamania-county/

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The Vancouver Fire Department is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who set fire to Oakbrook Park play area“The Vancouver Fire Department is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who set fire to a Vancouver playground early Monday morning, according to an email from Vancouver Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli.”
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The fire was set early Monday morning“The Vancouver Fire Department is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who set fire to a Vancouver playground early Monday morning, according to an email from Vancouver Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli.”
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The incident occurred at Oakbrook Park“The Vancouver Fire Department is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who set fire to a Vancouver playground early Monday morning, according to an email from Vancouver Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli.”
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Oakbrook Park is a public park in VancouverNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Oakbrook Park is located in WashingtonNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The park is not located within Skamania CountyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The fire destroyed the play area“The Vancouver Fire Department is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who set fire to a Vancouver playground early Monday morning, according to an email from Vancouver Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli.”
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The play area is a community space for familiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The reward is intended to help authorities identify the suspect“The Vancouver Fire Department is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who set fire to a Vancouver playground early Monday morning, according to an email from Vancouver Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli.”
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No arrests have been made yetNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Vancouver Fire Department is asking for public assistance in solving the case“The Vancouver Fire Department is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who set fire to a Vancouver playground early Monday morning, according to an email from Vancouver Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli.”