Sep 28, 2009 0
Fire Destroys Section Of St. Andrew Technical High School
The Denham Town CIB is investigating the circumstances under which fire, believed to be the work of arsonists, destroyed a section of the English Department Block at the St. Andrew Technical High School on Spanish Town Road over the weekend.
Police reports indicate that at about 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, fire was seen coming from a section of the building. The police and fire brigade were summoned. One unit from the Trench Town Fire Department extinguished the blaze.
Following a check of the premises, it was discovered that someone had gained access to the building by breaking a window. A sum of money was reportedly stolen.
Damage is estimated at J$600,000. It is not yet known if the building is insured.