City of Tigard > News > Fire Destroys Park Shelter in Cook Park

Fire Destroys Park Shelter in Cook Park

Home > News > Fire Destroys Park Shelter in Cook Park

	City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, Oregon 97223	Press Release February 23, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact:	Jim Wolf, Public Information Officer Tigard Police Department 503-718-2561 Pager: 503-795-2391 jim@tigard-or.gov

Fire Destroys Park Shelter in Cook Park
Cook Park Shelter #1

An investigation will be conducted to determine if a fire that destroyed a park shelter at Cook Park was intentionally set.

Tigard Police and Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue units arrived on the scene of the fire which was located at the west end of the park. The incident occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. Saturday evening, February 21st.

A resident nearby reported seeing flames coming from the park area and called 9-1-1. At one point, the entire structure, which is primarily constructed of wood materials, was completely engulfed. Fire crews were able to extinguish the fire without incident. The structure was a total loss.

Fire Investigators will work to identify a cause. If anyone has information regarding the fire, they are asked to contact Tigard Police at 503-639-6168.