Teen charged over Comet Bay College fire

PIC: Frankie Holland-Fenn

Police have charged a 15-year-old boy in relation to a fire at Comet Bay College on Thursday, June 8.

The teenager from Secret Harbour was arrested at the scene and has since been charged with criminal damage by fire and burglary. 

The fire caused significant damage and destroyed multiple classrooms in the English and Humanities and Social Sciences block. 

Comet Bay College was closed for two days following the fire.

As of Tuesday, years 7, 11, and 12 students returned to the campus while students in years 8, 9, and 10 undertake remote learning. 

The 15-year-old boy due to face Perth Children's Court today.

 

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