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$1 million damage after fire at Atwell College

AAPCockburn Gazette

FIRE has destroyed a high school library in Perth causing $1 million worth of damage.

Firefighters were called to Atwell College about 2.45am on Monday.

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Crews took just over an hour to bring the blaze, which is believed to have started in an air-conditioner, under control.

A Department of Education spokeswoman told AAP other buildings not damaged and students have returned to school as normal on Monday, while the Arson Squad is investigating.