November 2, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SH100077) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION R. Steve Huffman Public Information Officer (334) 208-5806/Fax: (334) 208-5813 E-Mail: huffman@ci.mobile.al.us ATTEMPTED ARSON AT LOCAL SCHOOL Mobile Firefighters were called to a fire in the bathroom of Mobile County Training School, located at 800 Whitley Street, on Thursday morning, November 2, 2000. The call was received at approximately 7:22 a.m. after it was discovered by a student and reported to a teacher. Firefighters on Engine 21 arrived at approximately 7:27 a.m. and discovered the fire had already be extinguished by one of the teachers. The fire that appears to have originated on a plastic soap dispenser in the boys bathroom in Building C appears to have been intentionally set. The only damage was to a plastic soap dispenser and some minor smoke damage on the wall behind the dispenser and the ceiling above. Damage is estimated at $250.00. No injuries were reported. There are no suspects at present. Engine 21 responded to the call. ###