Somewhere in Virginia, a heat lamp is now a murder weapon and the snake is pleading self-defense.
Escaped python sets Virginia middle school on fire
An escaped 8-foot python knocked over a heat lamp at Forest Middle School in Virginia, starting a fire that damaged eight classrooms. Firefighters secured the snake until its owner arrived. No injuries were reported, and the school year will proceed as scheduled with classes relocated.
Source: Escaped python sets Virginia middle school on fire — UPI Odd News
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A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Aug 14, 2026.
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