HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — A Hillsboro, Ore., Fire Department spokesman says a flaming commercial dishwasher prompted the evacuation of an elementary school on Tuesday’s first day of classes.
Spokesman Storm Smith says fire crews were called to Patterson Elementary School and quickly put out the flames.
There were no students in the cafeteria at the time and no injuries were reported.
Investigators believe an electrical malfunction caused the fire, which was limited to that appliance.
Smith says students took cover under play shelters from the day’s heavy rain. They were allowed back inside just in time to board buses to return home.
