Sep 28, 2009
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.