Squirrel Blamed for Fire at Berlin School

The fire broke out in the boiler room at McGee Middle School Thursday.

Thursday, Oct 25, 2012  |  Updated 12:03 PM EDT
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Squirrel Blamed for Fire at Berlin School

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McGee Middle School in Berlin was evacuated Thursday morning after a small fire broke out in the school.

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A small fire broke out at McGee Middle School in Berlin Thursday morning.

According to fire officials, a squirrel damaged electrical wires outside the building at 899 Norton Road, which caused a short in the boiler room, sparking the fire.

Power was cut to the school and it was evacuated for more than an hour.

The power was restored and students were allowed back inside just before 11 a.m.

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Posted Oct 25, 2012
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