Clarke County

Students sent home after fire intentionally set in bathroom at high school in Athens

ATHENS, Ga. — Students at Cedar Shoals High School were sent home Wednesday morning after a fire in a student bathroom.

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School officials told Channel 2 Action News the fire was intentionally set but put out quickly. Even though the fire was put out, 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.

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All staff and students are safe.

School officials are expected to decide late Wednesday afternoon on their plans to reopen the school.

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