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Three Students Charged in High School Wood Shop Fire
By Rich Christianson | Posted: 05/13/2012 10:44AM
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WOODBURN, OR – The alleged arson of a wood shop at Woodburn High School Friday morning has resulted in the arrest of three 15-year-old students of the school.
Investigators told KATU News that the three suspects were cooperative in their interviews. Each of the teens faces a charge of first degree arson, reckless burning and reckless endangering.
The fire forced the evacuation of about 1,400 students plus teachers and staff at the school. No injuries were reported.
The wood shop's roof collapsed and the fire also damaged adjacent portions of the high school, according to KBOI2 News.
A janitor reportedly discovered the fire in a storage area and unsuccessfully attempted to put it out with a fire extinguisher.
The school will be closed this week while repairs are made.
Accompanying video by KATU.com.
About the Author
Rich Christianson
Rich Christianson is Associate Publisher and Editor at Large of Woodworking Network. During his 25+ years covering the wood products industry, Rich has toured hundreds of manufacturing plants throughout North America, Europe and Asia. His reporting has covered everything from the state of the industry and impact of wood imports to technology and environmental issues. In his current capacity he is responsible for editing the daily Woodworking Network Update newsletter and coordinating events including the annual Cabinets & Closets Conference & Expo and Canada’s biennial Woodworking Machinery & Supply Expo. He can be contacted at rchristianson@woodworkingnetwork.comRead more of Rich Christianson's blogs.
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