A student tried to ignite a classroom door at Weedsport High School on Thursday, but other students and a teacher intervened before it caught fire, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office.
No students or staff were injured, the sheriff's office said.
Deputies were notified around 7:55 a.m. Oct. 22 about the incident at the school, located at 2825 East Brutus Street Road in Weedsport.
During the investigation, deputies discovered the student also had two kitchen knives and a kitchen meat tenderizer, according to the sheriff's office.
School officials put a precautionary hold in place while staff and the school resource officer assessed the situation. The hold ended after they determined there was no ongoing threat, as additional deputies and detectives arrived to investigate.
The sheriff's office said it continues to investigate and would release no further information at this time.
Anyone with information can call the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office at 315-253-1222 or submit a tip through the county's Send a Tip page. Tips also can be submitted through the free SaferWatch app, available in app stores or through the county's SaferWatch page. People providing tips can remain anonymous.
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