According to the Kinghtdale Fire Chief Tim Griffey, the fire started around 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
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When firefighters got inside of the building, it was full of smoke, but they quickly located the fire in a special needs room.
Crews said a whole wing of the school was damaged by heavy smoke and heat.
The fire was extinguished about two hours after crews arrived.
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There was a cleaning crew inside of the school during the fire, but everyone was evacuated safely.
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The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Classes will not be affected at the year-round school because students were tracked out.
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