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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Miriam Webber

Harrison School evacuated after classroom fire

Staff and students were evacuated from Harrison School on Tuesday afternoon, after a small fire in a classroom.

ACT Fire and Rescue responded to the fire in a classroom in the senior school before midday.

An Emergency Services Agency spokesperson said firefighters quickly contained the fire.

Students and staff were evacuated and there were no injuries, nor was anyone taken to hospital as a result of the fire.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

The school texted parents to advise of the fire.

"All staff and students were evacuated safely and everyone has been accounted for," the message read.

"The fire brigade has been on school grounds and safely put the fire out."

"All staff and students are safe."

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The cause of the fire at Harrison School is not yet known. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
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