Some people had to be evacuated from their homes due to heavy smoke. Classes at Fredericktown R-1 schools were canceled on Friday due to ongoing suppression efforts.
Data shows that between January and September, St. Louis County Family Court has prosecuted 27 juveniles charged with making terroristic threats at school.
Police said the victim was discovered after his wife, who was out of town, said was not answering his phone and that neighbors had found the family dog running loose