At a Glance
- heater fire at Arthur Rann Elementary was contained to one classroom.
- No injuries were reported.
- Investigation into the cause remains ongoing.
The incident occurred on a Tuesday in the early afternoon, when a sudden spark from a classroom heater caused a brief blaze. The school’s staff and students were quickly evacuated, and the fire was extinguished with minimal damage. The event was captured on a video that shows the fire’s rapid containment, and the footage has been shared with the school board for review. The video has also been posted on the school’s website, where it has garnered a modest number of views. The school’s website is maintained by a volunteer webmaster, and the incident has been documented in the school’s official incident log. The school board has convened a special meeting to discuss the incident, and the school district’s safety officer has issued a statement on the event. The school district is responsible for determining reopening dates, and the board will review the situation and make recommendations. The school board has requested a full investigation, and the district’s legal counsel is reviewing the incident. The incident has prompted a review of the school’s fire safety protocols.
Incident Details
- Arthur Rann Elementary is located along the 500 block of South 8th Avenue in Galloway, New Jersey.
- The school serves local students in the area and is a key educational institution for the community.
- A heater in one of the classrooms sparked a fire that spread only within the room.
- The flames were limited to the room where the heater was located.
- Fire crews arrived at about midnight.
- The crew worked to extinguish the fire and ensure safety.
- Louis Miranda, assistant chief of Bayview Volunteer Fire Company, led the crew that arrived.
- Miranda reported little damage to the overall school.
- Louis Miranda said the fire was knocked down within minutes of arrival.
- Officials are investigating the cause of the flames.
Response and Investigation
- The safety of students and staff was a priority during the emergency.
- The incident was brief and did not result in injuries.
- Bayview Volunteer Fire Company responded to the incident.
- The fire occurred in a classroom on the 500 block of South 8th Avenue.
- Fire officials said the blaze was contained quickly.
- The school district is responsible for determining reopening.
- The board will make recommendations.
- Investigators will examine evidence.
- Fire safety protocols were followed.
- The incident involved a heater fire that was quickly contained.
Impact and Next Steps
- Students may return once safety is confirmed.
- Officials will keep the public informed.
- Investigators will continue to examine the heater.
- The quick response prevented a larger incident.
Additional Details
- The heater in the classroom was the source of the fire.
- The flames were limited to the room where the heater was located.
- Fire crews arrived at about midnight.
- The crew extinguished the blaze within minutes of arrival.
- Louis Miranda said the fire was knocked down within minutes.
- Miranda reported little damage to the overall school.
- The school board will review the situation.
- The school district will determine reopening dates.
- Officials are investigating the cause.
- The safety of students and staff was a priority.
- The incident was brief and did not result in injuries.
- Bayview Volunteer Fire Company responded to the incident.
- The fire occurred in a classroom on the 500 block of South 8th Avenue.
- Fire officials said the blaze was contained quickly.
- The school district is responsible for determining reopening.
- The board will make recommendations.
- Investigators will examine evidence.
- Fire safety protocols were followed.
- The incident involved a heater fire that was quickly contained.
- Students may return once safety is confirmed.
- Officials will keep the public informed.
- Investigators will continue to examine the heater.
- The quick response prevented a larger incident.
Timeline of Events
| Time | Event | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Early afternoon | Heater spark in classroom | Fire begins |
| ~Midnight | Fire crews arrive | Response initiated |
| Within minutes | Fire extinguished | Blaze contained |
| Post-incident | Investigation launched | Cause under review |
School District Actions
| Action | Responsible Party | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Investigate cause | District investigators | Ongoing |
| Review safety protocols | Fire safety officer | Completed |
| Determine reopening dates | School board & district | Pending |
The video of the incident, available on the school’s website, shows the fire’s rapid containment and has been viewed by a modest audience. The incident log has recorded the event, and the school board’s special meeting will review the footage and the incident’s impact. The school district’s safety officer has confirmed that no injuries occurred, and the legal counsel is reviewing the incident for compliance with safety regulations. The school board will make recommendations on the next steps, and the district will decide on reopening dates based on the investigation’s findings.
