SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – Arson investigators are looking into a fire that destroyed a large shed at the Toby Wells YMCA in Kearny Mesa.
At around 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, San Diego Fire-Rescue crews and San Diego Police were called to the facility on 5105 Overland Ave. in response to a shed fire.
The shed was located in an area that was set up as a summer camp or playground.
Responding firefighters were able to douse the flames in about 20 minutes.
ABC 10News learned Tuesday night’s fire was the second at the Toby Wells YMCA in the last week.
On the evening of July 14, a fire burned at the YMCA’s soccer field.
Investigators are trying to determine how both fires were started and if they are somehow connected.
Officials at Toby Wells YMCA sent ABC 10News the following statement on the fires:
“Last night the Toby Wells YMCA was victim to arson and vandalism for the second time in a week, causing isolated damage to an outdoor equipment shed. We are committed to continuing to operate programs in a safe, fun environment despite this disappointing act.
At the YMCA of San Diego County, we take our commitment to the community very seriously and thank our members and participants for their support. We are working closely with authorities on this active investigation, so at this time, we will not make any further comments.”
