VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Areas of West Vigo Middle School were left without power or running on battery-powered lights after an electrical problem reported caused a false fire alarm.
According to a release from Katie Shane, Vigo County School Corporation’s Chief Communications Officer, after emergency crews responded to the fire alarm, an investigation was conducted by the Sugar Creek Fire Department that reported the alarm was “falsely triggered by an electrical panel.”
While there are areas of the school that are without power, Shane notes that VCSC expects the power to be fully restored in a short amount of time. Shane also commented on the concern the false alarm may have brought the community given the recent fire incident that took place at West Vigo High School in November.
“In the wake of the recent fire at West Vigo High School we understand today’s incident may have been concerning to some members of the community. Today’s incident is an unfortunate coincidence and not connected or a result of November’s fire at WVHS. Regardless, our teams are investigating, along with local electricians and the Sugar Creek Fire Department. The safety of our students and staff remains a top priority.”
VCSC release
