Suspicious school fire in Laidley, QLD

Police are investigating after a fire damaged a number of classrooms at a school in Laidley yesterday evening, Queensland Police say.

Emergency services were called to the school on Edward Street around 6.30pm following reports of smoke emanating from one of the buildings.

The fire was quickly located and brought under control, however two of the classrooms in the block sustained substantial damage from the blaze.

Police are treating the fire as suspicious and are appealing for anyone who has further information regarding the incident to come forward.

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