The computer lab in Algonkian Elementary School at Potomac Falls Virginia, was the source of a smoldering electrical fire yesterday. Wiring in the walls began to smolder and produce smoke mid morning and the school was evacuated. Numerous fire and safety personnel arrived on scene within minutes. As the computer lab was not in use at the time, no kids or teachers were exposed to the danger and upon evacuation, all kids were accounted for and kept outside for about an hour.
Loudoun County Fire Department quickly resolved the issue with minimal resources and deemed the building safe to re-occupy. As a pre-caution the computer lab is temporarily off limits until the wiring can be repaired.
Additional stories are found here:
http://www.wusa9.com/news/article/275200/373/Algonkian-Elementary-School-evacuated-for-electrical-fire
http://ashburn.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/algonkian-elementary-evacuated-after-electrical-fire_5c852747
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