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Police are currently at the scene of a suspicious fire at a school in Casino this morning.

About 5.20am (Friday 7 September 2018), emergency services responded to a fire at the school on Queensland Road.

The fire damaged the canteen, a maintenance shed and the gymnasium.

A crime scene has been established and inquiries are continuing.

Police are treating the fire as suspicious and are appealing for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.


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