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Two Juveniles Charged with Destroying Buses in Arson Fire

Several school buses at a Holly Spring, Mississippi, high school were set on fire by two juveniles over the weekend, reported FOX 10.

The incident reportedly occurred over the Fourth of July weekend when three buses were destroyed in a fire that was set in the parking lot of H.W. Byres High School along Highway 72.

According to the news report, authorities quickly determined that the cause was arson. After following a few leads, police arrested two juveniles in connection with the incident.

Neither the ages nor the identities of the suspects have reportedly been released due to them being minors. Police added via the article that it is still unclear how the fire started. The investigation is ongoing.


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