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Wood Buffalo RCMP investigate arson at Fort McMurray athletic park

Police say construction signs were set on fire in a dugout at the Syncrude Athletic Park on Sept. 30, and no damage was reported to the dugout.

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Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating an arson at the Syncrude Athletic Park on Cartier Road in the Timberlea neighbourhood of Fort McMurray, Alta., the RCMP K Division said.1

On Sept. 30, 2026, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a report of an arson at the park, according to the RCMP K Division.1

Upon police arrival, officers observed construction signs had been set on fire in the dugout, the RCMP K Division said.1

The RMWB Fire Department were on scene and reported no damage to the dugout and the fire was nearly out when they arrived, according to the RCMP K Division.1

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  1. RCMP K Division (Alberta) Wood Buffalo RCMP investigate arson – suspect sought Police service Retrieved 11 Oct 2026, 05:45 UTC · published 9 Oct 2026

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