The grandmother of a 15-year-old girl who was set on fire at a Saskatoon high school says she has a long recovery ahead. A police vehicle outside Evan Hardy Collegiate high school, is seen in Saskatoon, Sask., Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
SASKATOON – The grandmother of a 15-year-old student who was set on fire at a Saskatoon high school says she has a long recovery ahead.
She says the teen is in an Edmonton hospital but declined to provide details about her condition.
She says the family is asking people to send prayers and wear purple Tuesday when classes resume at Evan Hardy Collegiate, as purple is her granddaughter’s favourite colour.
Police have said the girl was in serious condition with burns after Thursday’s attack.
They also said a teacher who was hurt trying to put out the fire was sent to hospital.
A 14-year-old girl, who was also a student at the school, is set to appear in court again this week on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault and arson.
The accused and the victim cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 9, 2024.
