Student Set Backpack On-Fire in Bathroom at John Hopkins Middle School

A 13 year-old student was arrested for arson at John Hopkins Middle School.

The incident occurred at 12:26 p.m. when a student set a backpack on fire in a bathroom stall at John Hopkins Middle School.

St. Pete Fire Rescue responded to put the fire out. While the fire caused minimal damage, there was a great deal of smoke and the school was evacuated.

No one was injured.

Police arrested the 7th grade boy for arson.

Correction put out by St. Pete PD. Age 13.