Authorities in Linden are questioning two juveniles regarding a fire that damaged a play area of a park early this evening.
According to fire officials, at around 4:30 p.m. firefighters received a call for a playground fire on West Curtis.
Officials said, upon arrival, crews found the playground equipment and rubber mulch heavily involved in fire.
Linden firefighters called for additional engines to the scene where crews extinguished the blaze in short period officials said.
The entire playground area of the park was destroyed and the cost of the damage is estimated at over $80,000.
Linden Police and Fire Departments are investigating.