Students face discipline for setting girl's hair on fire at school

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - The DeKalb County School System confirmed it has taken disciplinary action against two students who were accused of setting a classmate's hair on fire.

A public safety report indicates the incident happened at Stephenson High School on August 22.

The report states a 16-year-old girl was walking through a classroom past a boy who was flicking a lighter. Flame from the lighter reached the girl's hair.

The other boy facing discipline is accused of helping hide the lighter after the incident.