Classes resume at St. Petersburg school damaged by fire (w/Video)

Sept. 4, 2012
High school's auditorium sustains significant smoke and water damage

Video from WSTP-TV: Classes resumed today at St. Petersburg High School in the Pinellas (Fla.) district after a fire last week caused serious damage to the school's auditorium.

Earlier from The Tampa Bay Times: A fire at St. Petersburg High School in the Pinellas (Fla.) district caused more than $1 million in water and smoke damage to the school's auditorium. The tech booth that controls the sound and lighting system was destroyed. Water and smoke damage covered the auditorium. A gaping hole opened in the ceiling. Classes on Friday were canceled for more than 2,300 students.

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