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Playground equipment goes up in flames in Amherst

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A fire Saturday afternoon at a park in Amherst destroyed playground equipment, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage.

Police and firefighters were called to Paradise Park on Paradise Road around 3:30pm. By the time they got there, the playground equipment was fully engulfed in flames and a total loss.

The damage is estimated around $50,000.

Police are still investigating the fire and are asking anyone with information to call 716-689-1311.