Fire fighters respond to basement fire at Blue Ridge Elementary

Fire fighters respond to basement fire at Blue Ridge Elementary

MONDAY, AUGUST 20: WALLA WALLA - Today, City of Walla Walla fire fighters, with the assistance of Fire District 4 and College Place Fire Department, responded to a fire in the kitchen and cafeteria area at Blue Ridge Elementary School in Walla Walla. There were no injuries as a result of the fire.

The building is damaged from smoke and water. The school's fire alarm sounded at approximately 8:15 a.m. and all staff on site evacuated promptly. There were no students in the building at the time of the fire.

The school's fire sprinkler system activated to help contain the fire. City of Walla Walla fire fighters are blowing smoke out of the building. District clean-up crews are working to mop up the water and mess.

The building is not open for use until further notice. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The district's Transportation Cooperative, located at 1162 Entley St. near Koncrete Industries, will serve as the temporary location the week of August 20 through 24 for Blue Ridge and preschool families registering students or needing back to school information. The telephone number at the Transportation Cooperative is 527-3019.

For more information, contact Communications Director Mark Higgins at 509.526.6716 or mhiggins@wwps.org.