A fire broke out in a first-floor bathroom at Andrews Middle School in Medford, Massachusetts, leading to an evacuation and one student being taken to the hospital. The incident, which occurred just before 10 a.m. today, prompted quick action as fire alarms sounded and all individuals inside the building were ushered out to safety, according to WHDH.
Officials from the Medford Fire Department confirmed that the blaze was contained to the bathroom and hallway, thanks in part to the immediate activation of fire doors. Meanwhile, students and staff took refuge at nearby McGlynn Elementary School. An eighth-grade student, Tosh Watters, recounted the events to WHDH, saying, "I was in math class and the fire alarm started beeping, and then we went outside and got evacuated, and then we went to the McGlynn and stayed in the auditorium."
The identity and condition of the student transported to the hospital remain undisclosed. While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, normalcy is on the horizon as school officials plan to resume classes tomorrow. Details surrounding an early dismissal for students are currently being determined, as reported by WCVB.
