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CAPA student, 15, charged with school fire
Thursday, May 15, 2008

A 15-year-old girl was arrested yesterday and charged with starting Monday's fire at the Pittsburgh High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, Downtown.

The girl, who is a student there, was captured on surveillance video igniting clothing racks on the second floor of the school at about 2:45 p.m.

About 600 students were evacuated and no injuries were reported. The school reopened Tuesday.

The girl, whose name was not released, faces five charges, including arson and risking a catastrophe. She was to be taken to Shuman Juvenile Detention Center.

First published on May 15, 2008 at 12:00 am
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