UPDATE: A 16-year-old Grand Haven student faces an arson charge after authorities say they intentionally set a high school bathroom on fire Tuesday by lighting the toilet paper holder.
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office said its school resource officer was nearby and used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire before it could spread.
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GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Two students at Grand Haven High were treated for smoke inhalation and another may face charges after a fire was intentionally set inside a school bathroom Tuesday morning.
District officials said the fire broke out shortly after 9 a.m. inside a bathroom on the school's second floor. A school resource officer responded immediately and used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire, according to a news release.
The whole school was evacuated as a precaution after smoke spread throughout the building, and classes were eventually dismissed for the remainder of the day after Grand Haven Township Fire Rescue firefighters said concerns with ventilation would make it impossible for students to return to class.
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Two students were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation, district officials.
A 16-year-old student — who will not be identified because of their age — was turned over to their parents and may face charges in connection with the fire, district officials said.
The bathroom sustained significant damage, including in the walls and the ceiling, officials added.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office at 1-877-88-745-368 or submit a tip through mosotips.com.
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