Fire Extinguished In Montclair High School Bathroom

MONTCLAIR, NJ — School officials say that any students who are connected to a fire that took place in a restroom at Montclair High School on Friday will face “disciplinary actions.”

Superintendent Jonathan Ponds released the following statement about the fire on Friday afternoon:

“Today at approximately 2:10 p.m., a fire was started in the boys’ restroom located on the second floor in the main building of Montclair High School. Administrators and security immediately stepped in to contain the situation. Our students and staff knew exactly how to respond by following our emergency fire evacuation procedures, and fire and police departments as well as ambulance units quickly responded to the scene. There were some staff members who received medical attention. We are grateful for student cooperation and the quick and orderly response by our staff and Montclair fire, police and ambulance personnel.”

Ponds added:

“Any students who may have been involved will face disciplinary actions as per the Montclair High School code of conduct and Montclair Board of Education policies. The Montclair police and fire departments are completing the investigation and no further details can be shared.”

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