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Woodrow Wilson School evacuated after fire is set by student

By WEEK Reporter
December 3, 2012 Updated Dec 3, 2012 at 8:39 PM CDT

EAST PEORIA, Ill -- Authorities in East Peoria say a fire at Woodrow Wilson School was intentionally set by a student.

School officials evacuated the building around 10 am after discovering a fire in the boys bathroom.

Assistant Fire Chief Rick Ward says there were no injuries and the damage was minimal.

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