Doncaster park volunteers in warning after children caught starting fires

Volunteers at a popular Doncaster park have urged parents to be vigilant after a series of incidents of young children starting fires.
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Sandall Park has been hit by several arson incidents – although the fires were before this week’s series of wildfires which ravaged Doncaster.

A spokesman for Friends of Sandall Park, the volunteer group which looks after the park said: “Sadly two children have been starting fires in Sandall Park - both fires were put out by a member of the public.

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“The same behaviour also happened the day before, although we don't know if it was the same children.

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“Please warn children about the dangers and also the consequences of arson and criminal damage to another person’s property.

“This may prevent a serious crime from being committed.

“Action will be taken against anyone causing deliberate damage in the park.”

The warning comes after devastating wildfires left a trail of destruction across Doncaster as the city baked in record 40c temperatures.

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