LOGANSPORT - Just after 2:00 Monday morning, Logansport Fire Department crews were called to a fire at Columbia Middle School. Assistant Chief Kim Costello says crews could see smoke in the hallways when they arrived. Firefighters made their way to the science room, where it is believed the fire began. According to Costello, the room was totally engulfed in flames when they got there. A couple of windows were broken to help ventilate the room, and the fire was put out.

While the investigation into the fire is ongoing, Superintendent Julie Lauck says it appears that the fire was caused by a heat lamp, that was heating a snake cage.