Fires set at two public school buildings in Kalispell early Monday morning are suspected as the work of arsonists, authorities say.  

Kalispell Police officers responded to a fire at Edgerton Elementary School about 1:11 a.m., Aug. 10. About an hour later, fire alarms at Glacier High School drew first responders to that campus. Once there, investigators discovered evidence of a second blaze.  

Evidence collected at both schools indicates the fires were intentionally set, officials said. Due to the timing and circumstances of the incidents, investigators are examining whether the fires are connected. 

There is no current information indicating an ongoing threat to students, staff or the broader community, officials said. Police are working closely with Kalispell Public Schools and fire investigators.  

Details regarding the evidence are being withheld to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation, Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio said. 

Kalispell Public Schools Superintendent Matt Jensen said the fires occurred in classroom spaces. He said the extent of the damage is being assessed but does not anticipate it will delay the first day of school on Aug. 26.  

Authorities urged anyone with information related to these incidents, or who saw suspicious activity near the schools, to contact the Kalispell Police Department at 406-758-7780.