Elementary School in St. Cloud Will Stay Closed for Deep Cleaning After Fire

Elementary school in St. Cloud will stay closed for deep cleaning after fire

The fire on Tuesday has been determined to be arson.

Westwood Elementary to remain closed until April 13 after fire; arson investigation underway

ST. CLOUD — Westwood Elementary will remain closed next week and reopen on Monday, April 13, due to the need for extensive deep cleaning and air quality restoration following a fire on Tuesday, March 31. Local authorities are investigating the incident for arson. "We understand the disruption this causes for our students, families, and staff,” District 742 Superintendent Laurie Putnam said in a news release. “Our first priority is safety, and we…