Crime & Safety

Fire Extinguished At School In Meriden

Crews responded to the fire on Friday morning.

MERIDEN, CT — Firefighters responded to a fire at Thomas Hooker Elementary School in Meriden on Friday morning, according to multiple reports.

WTNH News 8 reports the fire has been extinguished and crews will remain at the scene to clear smoke from the building.

Staff was evacuated from the building, which is located at 70 Overlook Road, according to the Meriden Record-Journal.

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