Arson suspected in fire at school in Petah Tikva
No injuries in blaze
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleA fire broke out at a school in Petah Tikva, near Tel Aviv, on Thursday evening, and was brought under control by fire officials. Arson is suspected.
There were no reported injuries. The fire reached two classrooms and spread to the roof, reportedly made of asbestos, and a warehouse nearby.
The combination of asbestos, a hazardous substance, with the fire prompted officials to ask residents who live near the school to stay indoors. Police are investigating the causes of the fire, with initial indications pointing to arson.
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