A storm Saturday morning may be to blame for an electrical fire that broke out at a local middle school.
Around 8:40 am, Hall County Fire Rescue (HCFR) was dispatched to West Hall Middle School on McEver Road after reports of smoke showing from the roof.
“Upon arrival, crews found a small fire and smoke originating from two HVAC units on the roof of the structure,” says fire department spokesperson Kimberlie Ledsinger.
Everyone on site was safely evacuated, she says.
Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames and checked the building to make sure the fire had not spread.
The fire caused minimal damage. No one was injured.
“The district is assessing the damage and developing a plan for the continuation of instruction,” says Hall County Schools Director of Communications Stan Lewis. He says the plan is to have school on site on Monday, April 10, when students return from spring break.
“Parents will receive details of that plan before school resumes,” Lewis says.
The fire broke out as a storm system moved in from the west, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to the region.
The Hall County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
