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Firefighters Douse After-Hours Fire At Beverly High School

A roll of toilet paper that was set on fire caused thick clouds of smoke after school had ended for the day.

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Classes were expected to resume on time Tuesday, a day after a roll of toilet paper was set on fire in a restroom at the school.
Classes were expected to resume on time Tuesday, a day after a roll of toilet paper was set on fire in a restroom at the school. (Dave Copeland/Patch)

BEVERLY, MA —Firefighters were called to Beverly High School around 4:45 p.m. to put out a fire that started when a roll of toilet paper was set on fire in a restroom. According to the Salem News, which first reported this story, the fire is suspicious but there are no suspects. The fire damage was minimal but there was heavy smoke in the building as a result of the incident.


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