Python Causes School Fire in Virginia | Roanoke News

Firefighters in Bedford County, Virginia, raced to Forest Middle School expecting a blaze—but instead found an eight-foot python chilling on the second floor. Turns out, the snake accidentally started the fire by knocking over a heat lamp from its enclosure. Sadly, a tortoise didn’t survive, and eight classrooms suffered smoke and water damage. Despite the chaos, crews safely captured the python and returned it to its cage. The school plans to reopen next Wednesday. It’s a wild reminder that adaptability is everything when the unexpected strikes—like smoke turning into snakes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a2d26bcd50b24ae4