Arlington Police, Fire Investigating Blaze at High School

ARLINGTON, MA — Authorities in Arlington are investigating a small fire at Arlington High School which was believed to be intentionally set.

Arlington Police announced Monday that a small bench inside a girls bathroom at the high school was apparently set ablaze. The fire was found and quickly extinguished.

Police and firefighters responded at 1:54 p.m. There were no injuries as a result of the fire.

The Downs building at the high school was evacuated. The incident is under investigation by the Arlington Police and Fire Departments, and the State Fire Marshal's office is also responding to the scene.

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