Fire Set at High School Causes $15,000 in Damage
Fires set in several trash cans and bins at Van Nuys High School on Friday night spread to a student store and caused about $15,000 in damage, according to Los Angeles Fire Department officials.
Thirty firefighters arrived just before midnight at 6535 Cedros Ave., said Brian Humphrey, a Fire Department spokesman. There were no injuries, and the fire was extinguished in 35 minutes.
A fire set in one trash can had spread into the eaves and attic of a 20-by-30-foot student store building, where snacks are sold during class breaks, Humphrey said.
The trash can fire was intentionally set, and Los Angeles Unified School District police are investigating the incident.
No motive has been established for the fire, Humphrey said.
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