Upper Cape Tech Evacuated After Electrical Fire

BOURNE, MA — Students and staff were evacuated from Upper Cape Tech on Friday after an electrical fire, Bourne police said.

All students are accounted for and released early, but one student suffered a minor burn. They didn't need to be transported to a hospital, however.

Buses transported students home on their usual route and students who drive were released. Parents were asked meet at Gallo Ice Arena to pick up their students, and a school official was there to facilitate that pickup.

As of 2:56 p.m., Bourne police said the fire had been extinguished.

All activities at UCT have been canceled for the evening.

"I would like to thank all the students and staff for their prompt and orderly evacuation of the school and their patience while waiting for fire operations to complete," said Police Chief Brandon Esip.

"Also thank you to all responders from area FDs, utility companies and town departments that assisted in the investigation and evacuation."