Lincoln Police say someone started a fire in a second floor restroom at Northwest High School around 8:30 Tuesday morning. Sergeant Chris Vollmer says an officer in the school was alerted to the fire by school security.
“The arriving officer observed heavy smoke in the area of the restroom, but the fire had already been extinguished by security staff.” Vollmer says it was determined that paper towels handing from the dispenser was set on fire.
Vollmer says in addition to the dispenser, there was damage to the drywall and sprinkler head inside the restroom. The total amount of damage is around $5,200.
The investigation by the school, fire inspector and LPD is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000 or Lincoln Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.