HINGHAM, Mass. — A fire that broke out early on Friday morning at Hingham High School forced school officials to cancel class for the day.
No school at Hingham High School today. The Hingham Fire Department has put out a fire that started early this morning, but school is cancelled for all HHS students.
— Hingham Public Schools (@HinghamSchools) May 17, 2019
According to fire officials, the fire started early in the morning, but was contained to a single room and knocked down quickly.
Classes were canceled only at the high school due to smoke contamination, which fire officials say could cause classes to be canceled next week as well.
Power to the school was also shut down due to the fire.
As of 6:30 a.m., firefighters were still on scene working to put out the smoke.
2 alarm fire Hingham HS heavy smoke on arrival. Fire appears KD at this time. Waiting on status of classes today. Bld needs venting. pic.twitter.com/REYed19qwY
— Bob Murdock (@BROLLBobM) May 17, 2019
Hingham Police say no one was hurt in the fire.
School officials say AP exams have been canceled for the day and the impacted students will be contacted individually about it.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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