Crime & Safety

Kitchen Fire Closes Holy Child Catholic School in Arnold

A small fire broke out in the school's kitchen on Friday morning, reports KSDK-TV. Classes were canceled for the day.

Classes at Holy Child Catholic School in Arnold were canceled Friday after a small kitchen fire.

Ron Harder, a spokesperson for the Rock Community Fire Protection District, told KSDK-TV the fire began before school started so there were no children presentSchool officials said they decided to call off school for the day so investigators could determine what caused the fire. 

Staff members will decide over the weekend whether classes will be held Monday, the station reports.

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