Arsonoist Sought

Police are investigating a suspicious fire at the Rice Memorial High School in South Burlington. A neighbor called 911 around 4 a.m. Tuesday reporting the smell of smoke. When firefighters arrived a maintenance shed and gymnasium roof were on fire. No one was hurt in the fire, which took several hours to put out. The damage is estimated to be between $250,000 and $300,000. Officials say people were seen in the area at the time of the fire. They are asking anyone with information to call the Vermont Arson Tip Line at 1-800-32-ARSON.