Arsonists ignite high school library in Blanding

BLANDING, Utah (ABC 4 News) - San Juan High School was set on fire by arsonists early Saturday morning.

San Juan County Fire was dispatched to a large fire at the high school around 4 a.m., said a press release released by San Juan County.

The blaze was believed to be started in the library and had spread through the roof system of the school.

The Blanding Police Department arrested two suspects in connection to the arson of the school. Both individuals are suspected to be tied to five burglaries which were reported at the school earlier this week, stated the press release.

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