The scorched interior of a classroom at Southwest Elementary building. State Fire Marshal deputies determined the fire was intentionally set. (Submitted photo)
St Landry Crime Stoppers and the Louisiana State Fire Marshals need help in solving an arson in the city of Opelousas. On Feb. 28, just before 5:15 p.m., Opelousas firefighters responded to a report of a fire at the vacant Southwest Elementary building located in the 1200 block of Burr Street. Firefighters discovered the fire was set in one classroom and were able to put it out before it spread. F…
