Arson Destroys Playpark Slide at Alver Valley Country Park, Hampshire

A fire at the children's playpark in Alver Valley Country Park, Lee-on-the-Solent, has been confirmed as a suspected arson incident by both the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and Hampshire Constabulary. The fire, which involved a tube slide, was reported around 5:30 pm and was quickly extinguished by firefighters, who also secured the site. This is not the first time the playpark and surrounding woodland have been targeted by deliberate fires, which have caused significant damage to both the play area and local wildlife habitats. Police are actively investigating the incident and have urged anyone with information or those responsible to come forward. The fire service also highlighted their FireWise Education programme aimed at helping young people who have set fires or show an unhealthy interest in fire. Community members were thanked for their prompt reporting of the fire, which helped the emergency response efforts.