Investigators: Sabraton School fire intentional

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The fire at the old Sabraton School on Listravia Avenue has been ruled intentional, according to investigators.

The City of Morgantown announced in a press release late Monday afternoon that the fire was intentionally set in one of the first floor rooms, resulting in a total of $167,000 worth of damage.

READ: FIRE DAMAGES OLD SCHOOL BUILDING

The building was previously occupied by the Berean Southern Baptist Church, but had since been vacated.

Anyone with any information about the fire is asked to call the city’s Arson Tip Line at (304) 225-3586 or the Morgantown Fire Department at (304) 284-7480.





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