3-Alarm Fire at Abandoned Arlington ISD Campus Under Investigation
WFAAJanuary 15, 20261 min344 views
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- 🔥 A three-alarm fire broke out at the abandoned Carter Junior High School in Arlington early this morning.
- 📍 The incident occurred on Tharp Street, near First Presbyterian Church, around 1:00 AM.
- ⚠️ Firefighters took about an hour and a half to control the blaze.
Building Status and Safety Concerns
- 🏗️ Arlington ISD confirmed that the Carter Junior High building was vacated by the end of August/early September and is scheduled for demolition.
- 🧱 Crews had completed asbestos mitigation, and the building was expected to be fully demolished by March.
- 🚨 Firefighters expressed concerns about the structural integrity of the vacant and vandalized building, as well as the potential for intentional vandalism to create hazards.
Investigation
- ❓ The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
- 🤕 Fortunately, no injuries were reported among firefighters or civilians.
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