Fears pyroman after three fires in a school in less than a week – NRK Troms – Local news, TV and radio

– The fact that a pyromanian is present at school is scary. We are always afraid that it will start to burn again, "said Tobias Posti Bakken.

He and the other students at Ishavsby High School in Tromsø seemed tired of last week's events.

– One should not need to feel at risk in school.

Increases the number of surveillance cameras

Last Monday, the toilets of the school building broke out. It is the third fire in less than a week at school. The three fires took place simultaneously in different toilets and wardrobes. In two cases, 500 students and staff had to be evacuated.

"This causes a great deal of concern among students and employees," said Rector Asbjørn Rikardsen.

On Tuesday, an information meeting was held at the school. The management has also taken emergency measures and hired guards, which should be visible throughout the school building. In addition, the number of surveillance cameras is increasing.

"We try to inform students and staff the best we can and we will review the routines at school," said Rikardsen, adding that the school maintained a close dialogue with the police.

– Abuse of resources

The police are very serious about the events and the investigation is ongoing.

– At worst, life can happen or someone can be seriously injured. We can not do that, especially in a school as big as this one, "Kenneth Helberg told the police.

– Moreover, there is an abuse of resources, which is very regrettable.

The police currently have no suspects, but are convinced that the fires are under attack and are currently investigating the link between the three fires.

"We will continue with a testimony and conduct technical investigations to see where he leads us.