Crime & Safety
Fire Alarm Prompts Brief Evacuation At Alexandria Middle School
Hammond Middle School was evacuated Tuesday due to a fire alarm, leading the Alexandria Fire Department to deem the building safe.
ALEXANDRIA, VA — A fire alarm prompted a temporary evacuation of one of Alexandria's middle schools Tuesday.
The fire alarm at Francis C. Hammond Middle School activated around 9:35 a.m. Tuesday. Students and staff evacuated the building for around 20 minutes and returned to the normal school day by 9:55 a.m.
The Alexandria Fire Department responded and determined it was safe for students and staff to return to school. It was unclear what caused the fire alarm to go off.
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"We appreciate the quick response of the AFD. The safety of our students and staff is always a priority," said Principal Anika Buster-Singleton in a message to families.
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