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Teenage Ghost
The sirens screamed out into the night. Four fire trucks arrived at the scene first, then first then called for backup.
The blaze was intense. Half of the school’s wing was on fire and crumbling apart. Trees and nearby shrubbery were ablaze. The fire heated an already hot summer night to the brink hell itself.
Neighbors gathered outside, as near as they could get.
Ambulances and police sirens screamed as they neared.
The fire refused to be contained.
“It’s almost like it has something feeding it.” Lieutenant Braken spoke into the radio. Additional fire trucks rolled up, and the firefighters rushed into action. Lt. Braken walked towards his men, but was stopped short by Officer Donelson.
“You were one of the first on the scene?” the officer questioned.
Lt. Braken was more concerned over his men and what might have started this fire. Also if this was the fault of teenage pranksters, were they still inside? “Yes.” he said rushed and tried to walk past.
“Then I am going to need you to talk to me.” the officer stepped in front.
“There may be someone trapped inside.” Lt. Braken tried to side step the officer again.
“These are all able bodied women and men.” the officer obstructed the path. “I am sure they know how to do their job. Just as I know how to do mine.” he tapped on his badge for emphasis.
Lt. Braken paused and thought, his men were well trained. They would not let anyone die. “What do you want, Officer?”
“Can you explain to me why the alarm didn’t go off in the school?” The officer asked quickly. “Why were we called by the fire chief directly to come out here?”
“I do not have the answers to your questions at this moment.” Lt. Braken passed him an impatient glare.
“Well can you tell me who can?” the officer asked. “Like perhaps a principle or maintenance worker?”
“I’m not privy to that information either.” the Lt. said snidely. “I’m sure if the alarms didn’t go off for us, then they surely didn’t go off for the school personnel either.”