On Monday, Grafton Emergency Communications dispatched all stations to respond to a fire alarm activation at South Grafton Elementary School. According to the Grafton Fire Department, first responders arrived on the scene within one minute, where they found students evacuating the building. School staff reported a sulfur-like odor present in the school.
Upon investigation, fire crews located an overheated battery in a piece of cleaning equipment. The equipment was subsequently moved outdoors, and the building was ventilated by the fire department.
Within 20 minutes, students were allowed to return to the school. Fire Chief Eric J. Mathieu commended the alert staff for activating the fire alarm at the first sign of a problem, which contributed to the swift resolution of the incident.
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