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2 boys identified as possible suspects in Great Falls High School fire

Arson suspected in fire at Great Falls High School
Posted at 3:06 PM, Aug 11, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-11 17:28:39-04

GREAT FALLS — We're learning more about an arson investigation after a fire ignited at Great Falls High School last month.

Great Falls Police Public Information Officer Doug Otto told MTN News that their initial findings involve two juvenile male suspects.

A 9-year-old is charged with arson in Youth Court; we're told a 7-year-old was also at the scene, it's unknown if that minor is facing charges.

The fire broke out on the GFHS campus on Thursday, July 30th.

Fire officials told MTN News the damage appeared minor.

We have contacted the Cascade County Attorney's Office for more details, and will update you as we learn more.



(1st REPORT, JULY 30) Emergency crews responded to a report of a possible fire at Great Falls High School on Thursday.

We began receiving reports of the incident just after 10 p.m.

Responding agencies include Great Falls Fire Rescue and the Great Falls Police Department.

There is no word yet on the exact location of the incident, but several people have told us that some roads are temporarily blocked.

At this point, there are no other details.

We will update you if we get more information.