LOWELL, Mich. — Students at Lowell Middle School were evacuated immediately after smoke was spotted in the school on Tuesday afternoon.
Officials announced the school will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 10 due to smoke damage.
Around 12:25 p.m., the smoke was identified and students exited the building. They began walking to Cherry Creek Elementary around 12:45 p.m., superintendent Nate Fowler says.
School officials say they are investigating to find out what started the fire. The fire reportedly started in the a girl's bathroom.
Parents were able to pick up their students at the elementary school.
Regular bus runs will be in place for the students through Cherry Creek Elementary.
Class will continue normally at all other Lowell-area schools.
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