arson fires

He can't say if they'll recreate an exact replica of the former play area but he says they're "committed to the recreational space."

The press release says the damage from the fires is significant currently estimated at more than $3 million.

Yakima Fire Department Capt. Jeff Pfaff says the man faces a charge of reckless burning in connection with lighting some bedding material on fire.

Yakima Fire Department Capt. Jeff Pfaff says the first was reported at about 2:20 a.m. in a dumpster in the 800 block of North First Street. After dousing that fire firefighters were called to the 100 block of East I Street.

One of the fires caused $50,000 in damage to a Mexican restaurant on Fruitvale Blvd.