COLUMBUS—The Division of State Fire Marshal’s Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau, City of Parma Fire Investigation Bureau, and the Parma Police Department are seeking tips from the public regarding an intentionally set fire at an elementary school in Parma, Ohio (Cuyahoga County).
On Feb. 19 at about 9:53 a.m., a 911 call was made to the Parma Regional Dispatch Center for a reported fire at 6800 State Road, the location of St. Anthony of Padua Elementary School in Parma.
The investigation is being conducted by the State Fire Marshal, City of Parma Fire Investigation Bureau, and the Parma Police Department. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered by the Blue Ribbon Arson Committee for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for these fires.
Anyone who has information should contact the State Fire Marshals tip line at 800-589-2728 – the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 216-252-7463 or Parma Police Detective Marc Karkan at 440-877-7322