Small Fire Breaks Out At Walnut Hill School

NATICK, MA — A small fire broke out Sunday night inside a closet at the Walnut Hill School, according to the Natick Fire Department.

The fire was reported just before 10 p.m. when the school's fire alarm sounded. Firefighters found a small blaze burning in a closet that housed networking equipment.

Firefighters were able to put the fire out quickly, but did have to ventilate the closet to let smoke out.

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Like all other schools in Massachusetts, Walnut Hill has been closed due to coronavirus and won't reopen until fall at the earliest.