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Published May 1, 2025

Six fires at Sunnidale Park appear to have been 'intentionally set': Barrie fire

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Image - April 30, 2025 - At the Scene Photography - Michael Chorney

Barrie Deputy Fire Chief Justin Gilbert confirms six separate fires appear to have been "intentionally set" in Sunnidale Park.

Gilbert tells Barrie 360 that the fire service received several 911 calls about the fires around 7:40 Wednesday evening.

He added the fires were small but located in different areas of the park.

Barrie police communications coordinator Peter Leon told Barrie 360 that there are no witnesses, no suspects and there is no investigation.

He added that several young people assisted firefighters and directed them to where the flames were spotted.

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