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Python Blamed for Forest Middle School Fire — But Teacher Says Video Shows Fire Before Snake Escaped

Posted onAugust 21, 2026

An unusual overnight fire at Forest Middle School damaged eight classrooms and killed a longtime classroom tortoise. Investigators blamed an escaped 8-foot python for contributing …

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