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$5K Reward Offered In Reading HS Fire Investigation

Authorities are investigating a fire set inside Reading Memorial High School Dec. 6.

READING, MA — Authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information about a fire set inside Reading Memorial High School Dec. 6. Reading Superintendent John Doherty told WHDH a trash can was set on fire in a bathroom.

The Arson Watch Reward Program is offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to a prosecution and conviction, according to Reading police.

Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-682-9229.

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