Crime & Safety

No Injuries at Minor Village School Fire

A small electrical fire caused the evacuation of Village School, according to police.

Just before an afternoon thunderstorm, a small electrical fire caused Village School to evacuate, according to police. 

A release from the Holmdel Police Department said the Thursday fire began around 12:45 p.m. and was contained to the roof and extinguished by members of both township volunteer fire departments.

Holmdel First Aid Respond to assist, there were no injuries according to police. Sgt. Jeff Ackerson and Det. Andy Kret investigated.

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Today was a four-hour session for students, due to unused snow days. Parents who were picking up their students were able to do so on the soccer field at the school with the assistance of staff and teachers.

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