Ignacio Ruiz Superintendent of Las Cruces Public Schools | Official Website
Ignacio Ruiz Superintendent of Las Cruces Public Schools | Official Website
A fire broke out in a restroom at Vista Middle School on Thursday evening, leading Las Cruces Public Schools officials to close the building for Friday. The closure allows for repairs and an investigation into the incident.
The fire was reported around 5:30 p.m. during a STEM event hosted by the school. Emergency personnel were notified by school officials, and everyone in the building was evacuated safely. The fire was contained quickly, and no injuries occurred.
Students from Vista Middle School will attend classes remotely on Friday. The school plans to reopen on Tuesday, November 12, as Monday is a scheduled remote learning day.
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