Arsonists arrested after setting bathroom fire

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Two students are under arrest after they set a school bathroom on fire.

17 year old Arturo Estrada and Rolando Martinez were taken into custody by Mercedes police after they allegedly ignited paper towels and bathroom tissue and tossed them through the buildings ceiling.

The incident was reported Wednesday afternoon by school staff at the Mercedes alternative education center located south on Ohio street.

The investigation led to the arrest of both teenagers who have been arraigned on arson of a place of assembly.

Estrada and Martinez were booked into the Hidalgo county detention center on a 25 thousand dollar bond.