Elementary student intentionally set fire in school bathroom
COEYMANS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A fire in Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary School was purposely ignited, according to the superintendent of schools. The fire was set in an upstairs boys' bathroom on Tuesday.
Superintendent Brian Bailey said the student will be held accountable for their actions.
The school's sprinkler system put out the fire, but smoke spread throughout the building. There was also water damage on the first and second floors. The school was evacuated, and the building was closed on Wednesday for cleaning by a fire remediation team.
The bathroom where the fire occurred and the bathroom immediately below it will remain closed as cleaning and repairs continue.