2 Injured In Carmel High School Fire, Explosion: Fire Department

CARMEL, IN — The Carmel Fire Department said two people were injured, one suffering severe burns, during a Wednesday evening fire at Carmel High School. CFD said crews were at the scene of a fire on the roof of the school that they believe started inside a second floor mechanical room where work was being done. According to CFD, crews were still at the high school at 7:15 p.m. checking the space surrounding entrance 17, a nearby stairwell and the surrounding area.

Just 15 minutes earlier, CFD reported the fire was out and a few patients with minor injuries were checked and released at the scene. Vectren also confirmed the building's gas was shut off before 7 p.m., CFD said, although crews still called Vectren due to the smell of gas near the damaged area.

Patch reported earlier Wednesday evening that just before 6:30 p.m. CFD said smoke was showing from the school, and an explosion causing a fire was believed to be from a second floor mechanical room.

All students who were on campus were sent over to stadium locker rooms, CFD said, adding that parents were being directed there for pickup.

Wow, aftermath of the explosion at Carmel High School. Hope everyone is safe (heart emoji) pic.twitter.com/4vWXkwPkNc
— Trinity (emojis) (@TWolfangel) December 27, 2018

Patch will continue updating this story as more information comes in.

Fire being knocked down. Just light smoke from the roof now. pic.twitter.com/R3TzA3JfME
— Carmel Fire PIO (@CFD911runs) December 26, 2018

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