Elementary student intentionally set fire in school bathroom

COEYMANS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A fire in Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary School was purposely ignited, according to the superintendent of schools. The fire was set in an upstairs boys' bathroom on Tuesday.

Superintendent Brian Bailey said the student will be held accountable for their actions.

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The school's sprinkler system put out the fire, but smoke spread throughout the building.