Crime & Safety

Smoke Condition Evacuates Spring Lake Heights Elementary School

Issue with roof Wednesday, no injuries reported

Spring Lake Heights Elementary students and staff were evacuated Wednesday after a smoke condition unfolded from the school roof.

Independent Fire Company #1 reported the problem was with a roof-mounted HVAC unit that created a smoke condition after noon Wednesday.

The fire alarm sounded sending school children and staff outside as emergency responders investigated the smell of smoke, and the rooftop unit was secured.

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No injuries were reported and all students were returned to their classes after the building was cleared, reported Independent Fire Company #1.

The kindergarten through 8th grade school is on Route 71 and Brighton.

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