A 17-year-old boy will appear in court facing arson charges after police say he set light to an office at Cowra High before students returned Sunday. Classes were due to restart for the new week when smoke was spotted. Fire crews put out the fire swiftly. Police and fire investigators spent several at the site. The school stayed closed for the day. Authorities say no one was hurt. Detectives are still examining the cause. The teen is expected to plead not guilty. Community members shared concern over the incident. The fire alarm triggered shortly after the blaze began. Local fire services showed up within minutes. The investigation will decide whether additional charges are warranted. The court appearance is scheduled for next week. If convicted, the boy could face substantial penalties. The incident has sparked debate about school security.