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7 June 2023
ATWOOD, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas Fire Marshal’s Office says two teenagers have been taken into custody after the fire at Rawlins County Junior and Senior High School on Monday.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Atwood Police Department, and the Rawlins County Sheriff’s Office worked together on the investigation.
They determined that the fire was started by arson.
On Tuesday night, authorities arrested the two juveniles.
Charges relating to this incident will be referred to the Rawlins County attorney.
So far, there is no update on the extent of the damage. The superintendent of Rawlins County Public Schools, USD 105, posted a message on the district’s Facebook page after the fire:
Dear USD 105 Community,
As you know, the Junior-Senior High School sustained a fire this morning. Smoke was discovered when opening for the summer weight program. Atwood, local, and area fire departments responded to the fire. It appears the building has sustained significant damage, but the extent is unknown. It is still an active scene, please stay away for now.
Thank you for our community’s support, especially all of the fire crews and emergency personnel.
#weloveourbuffs!!”
Eric Stoddard, USD 105 superintendent