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Donations pour in to help rebuild Aberdeen playground destoyed by possible arson

Posted at 2:36 PM, Aug 19, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-19 14:36:34-04

Numerous people have stepped forward to donate money to help rebuild Victory Park in Aberdeen, which was destroyed by fire earlier this week. 

RELATED: Suspected arson at Aberdeen playground under investigation

Aberdeen Police said Friday the city has been "inundated" with requests to donate.

Anyone wishing to donate money can send a check payable to the City of Aberdeen, earmarked for the Victory Park Playground Restoration Effort. 

The damage is estimated to be between $80,000 and $100,000. Arson is suspected. 

The city of Aberdeen has offered a $500 reward to anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects involved in the fire.  

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