Pt Chevalier School Arson

Just before 4:00am this morning emergency services responded to a fire at the Pt Chevalier Primary School.

The fire had caused extensive damage to several buildings at the school.

Nobody was injured and the cause of the fire appears to have been deliberately started.

Avondale Police CIB have commenced a full investigation into the arson of the Pt Chevalier Primary School.

As a result, late this afternoon, Avondale CIB, have located and interviewed two 14yr old boys in relation to the arson.

Both boys have admitted starting the fire, at the Pt Chevalier School, and the matter will be refered to the Youth Aid Section.

ENDS

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