LORAIN, Ohio (WJW) — Investigators are suspecting arson at a school in Lorain.
It happened in the early morning hours on Thursday at St. Anthony of Padua Parish Catholic School and Pre-School on East Erie Avenue, according to a Facebook post from the school.
“Thankfully no one was hurt. It was an outside fire to the Social Hall & Gym,” the post says. “The fire was put out by the quick action of the Lorain Fire Department.”
Now, there’s a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the suspected arson. Anyone with information should contact the State Fire Marshal’s tip line at 800-589-2728.
An investigation is underway.
School officials are asking the community for prayers.