Athens-Clarke County Police detained a student after a Wednesday fire at Cedar Shoals High School. Investigators say the blaze that burned in a bathroom of the school was apparently intentionally set. There were no injuries. The school, which sent students home after the incident, will be open for classes this morning.
Clarke County School Superintendent Robbie Hooker hosts another town hall tonight. He will speak and field questions in a 6 o’clock session at Cedar Shoals High School.
From WSB TV...
Students at Cedar Shoals High School were sent home Wednesday morning after a fire in a student bathroom.
School officials told WSB that the fire was intentionally set but put out quickly, however the smoke from the fire activated the sprinklers. Officials said smoke also filled the building, causing students and staff to be evacuated to the gym and fine arts building.
As a result of the fire, students were sent home to finish their day asynchronously.
All staff and students are safe.