Fire At Lucchesi Park Investigated As Possible Arson: Police

PETALUMA, CA — The Petaluma Police Department and Petaluma Fire Inspector's Officer are investigating a fire that broke out early Monday morning near the Lucchesi Park soccer field.

The blaze was reported around 4:45 a.m. near the 200 block of Maria Drive. The Petaluma Fire Department said it consumed a portable toilet and threatened a nearby storage container with property belonging to the Petaluma Youth Soccer League.

Firefighters extinguished the flames, but the heat and smoke damaged the soccer league's belongings stored in the container.

Petaluma police also responded and found some suspected evidence nearby, Petaluma police Lt. Z. Rivera said.

"The Petaluma Police Department and the Petaluma Fire Inspector’s Office are investigating this as an arson ... " Rivera said. "They will be conducting a joint investigation relying on Petaluma FD's experience with fire science and Petaluma PD's familiarity with the crime scene investigation and familiarity with preparing investigations for prosecution in the Sonoma County Courts."

Investigators asked anyone with potential leads or suspect information to call Petaluma PD at 707-778-4372

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