Lindenwold School 4 closed after accidental fire; remote classes start Thursday
LINDENWOLD, N.J. - Lindenwold School 4 will be closed until Monday after a fire tore through the building Tuesday evening, according to the Lindenwold School District. The district said the fire was determined to be accidental and that students will move to remote instruction starting Thursday.
What we know:
The fire was reported around 8:15 p.m. Tuesday at Lindenwold School 4 on the 900 block of East Gibbsboro Road, according to the Lindenwold School District. The district said members of the evening facilities crew and a construction crew were in the building at the time, but confirmed that everyone is safe.
The district announced the school will be closed until Monday while summer construction work continues. Remote instruction will start Thursday.
Chromebook pickups for students will be held at the school's bus loop Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the district said.
What we don't know:
Officials are still looking into how the fire began. It is unclear if the school will have to remain closed past Monday, according to the district.
The Source: This article contains information from the Lindenwold School District.