Two juveniles are suspected of starting Prickly Pear Elementary fire

Two juveniles are suspected of starting Prickly Pear Elementary fire

East Helena police chief Mike Sanders says two juveniles are suspected of starting a fire at Prickly Pear Elementary School on Friday.Obviously, in quite a bit of alarm when I saw a huge blaze going on here with thick billowing black smoke," said Prickly Pear Elementary's principal, Brandon Crusat. School staff, fire department volunteers, and East Helena Police responded to the fire.Officers responded to the scene just after 6 p.m. Friday.When …

Kids set fire to East Helena school playground

EAST HELENA, Mont. – A fire broke out at Prickly Pear Elementary on Friday, set by children not enrolled in East Helena Schools, according to a release from East Helena School District 9.