Update – Suspicious school fire in Laidley, QLD

Two boys and two men have been charged following investigations into a fire that damaged a number of classrooms at a school in Laidley on Sunday night, Queensland Police say.

Around 6.30pm police and emergency services were called to the school on Edward Street 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.

Two boys have been charged with one count of arson.

The two men, aged 23 and 24, have been given a Notice to Appear for one count of trespass.

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