Utah Elementary School Fire Started by Fourth-Grader

A Utah elementary school recently had to be evacuated after a fire was discovered. It turned out that a fourth-grade child was responsible for the school fire.

No Injuries in School Fire

Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident; there wasn’t a large amount of damage to school property either. There was a lot of smoke, but not a big blaze, so the kids were allowed to return to the building about an hour after the school fire was reported.

The boy who started the fire reportedly took a lighter from a family member and was playing with it when the fire began. Officials don’t believe the young man intended to start the school fire or cause any problems. Nevertheless, he was suspended from school for a couple of days before a hearing would be held with school administrators to see if any additional action would be needed.

This doesn’t seem to be a case that would require juvenile court action, but you never can tell when law enforcement will be called in. That’s why it’s vital that parents of children who get into legal trouble always talk to a Utah juvenile defense attorney.

Kids Deserve Legal Help, Too

Utah juvenile courts declare that it’s their intent to aid in rehabilitating kids who have legal run-ins, but it can help for any child who’s charged with an offense to be represented by an expert in juvenile defense matters. Having an attorney on your child’s side will make sure that he or she is treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of the outcome.

Do yourself and your child a favor—contact a Utah juvenile defense attorney today.