Fire forces evacuation at Maynardville Elem.; no injuries, fire out
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Updated: 11:45 AM May 7, 2009
Fire forces evacuation at Maynardville Elem.; no injuries, fire out
MAYNARDVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- A fire apparently ignited Thursday morning in a portable building at Maynardville Elementary School, but dispatchers say the fire was quickly put out, leaving only smoke in the area.
Posted: 10:48 AM May 7, 2009
Reporter: Michael Grider and David Sikes
Email Address: michael.grider@wvlt-tv.com
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MAYNARDVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- A fire apparently ignited Thursday morning in a portable building at Maynardville Elementary School, but dispatchers say the fire was quickly put out, leaving only smoke in the area.

Sources say it started in a heating and air conditioning unit connected to the portable classroom around 10:06 a.m., and the entire school was evacuated for about half an hour as a precaution.

A teacher reported heavy smoke in the class room, but there were no students inside.

There were no injuries.

The school is located at 615 Main St. in Maynardville
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