Fire reported at Fresno elementary school

Fire reported at Fresno elementary school

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Firefighters in Fresno responded to an elementary school in southeast Fresno on Tuesday following a report of a fire there.

Crews responded to the Ericson Elementary School at 4774 E. Yale Avenue around 10 a.m. for a report of a structure fire in an area under construction at the school, according to the fire department.

Fire reported at Fresno elementary school
Fire reported at Fresno elementary school

Footage from the scene showed a large amount of black smoke initially coming from the site before the incident was brought under control. The smoke cleared approximately 20 minutes later.

Officials add that all students and staff have been moved to a safe area.

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