Students Dismissed After Fire At Danvers High School

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DANVERS (CBS) – Students were dismissed for the day on Wednesday following a fire at Danvers High School that the school says was intentionally set.

The fire broke out in a third floor men's bathroom in the school, forcing all students to be evacuated.

Danvers High School. (WBZ-TV)

Danvers Police said that school was then dismissed for the day "out of an abundance of caution" after the sprinklers went off and flooded the area.

In a statement, the district said the fire was intentionally set.

"The Danvers Fire and Police Departments have determined it to be an act of vandalism. School was dismissed mid-morning. We want to thank everyone for their cooperation," the district said.

Afternoon and evening activities will take place as scheduled, and the high school will reopen Thursday morning.

A 15-year-old student has been identified as the person who started the fire. Criminal charges are pending.

The Danvers Police Department said the fire caused thousands of dollars in damage.