Fire marshal investigates arson at CCI

A fire in the washroom at Collingwood Collegiate Institute yesterday afternoon is being investigated as arson.

Representatives from the office of the fire marshal wrapped up an on site investigation at the school this morning.

Collingwood Fire Chief Trent Elyea said he could not comment about whether or not there are any suspects or if charges will be laid.

Fire crews were called to the school at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 14.

The damage is contained to the washroom where the fire started.

“The restoration company is in there right now. They are cleaning up,” said Elyea.

The school was evacuated and one wing of the school remained closed during the investigation.

The school had to be ventilated because smoke had poured into the hallway. Elyea said the smoke had to be ventilated through one of the shops.

All classes and meeting scheduled at the school Tuesday evening were canceled.

Students were asked to report to their fourth period classroom 15 minutes early this morning to pick up their belongings left behind during the evacuation.