Fire Causes Significant Damage to Hallman Elementary School; Suspect Arrested
A fire caused significant damage to Hallman Elementary School in Salem, Oregon, late Thursday night. A 32-year-old man, Shayd Pursifull, was arrested early Friday morning and faces charges including first-degree arson.
Portland, OR, September 18, 2026 —
A fire that erupted late Thursday night caused substantial damage to Hallman Elementary School in Salem, Oregon. Firefighters responded to the scene, where they encountered significant structural damage.
Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the incident. Shayd Pursifull, a 32-year-old man, was taken into custody early Friday morning.
Pursifull is facing charges that include first-degree arson. The extent of the damage to the school has been described as significant, though specific details regarding the affected areas or the total cost of repairs were not immediately available. Information regarding the cause of the fire, beyond the arrest of a suspect, was also not provided by authorities.
The Salem Police Department and fire officials are expected to continue their investigation into the incident. The impact on school operations and potential reopening timelines remains to be determined.
Story summarized from the original created by FOX 12 Staff on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
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