A small fire on the roof of the New Miami Middle School/High School caused smoke and water damage to the cafeteria area Thursday night, according to school officials and fire crews. Emergency crews were dispatched around 8:30 p.m. to the school at 600 Seven Mile Avenue for a reported structure fire. St. Clair Township Fire Chief Larry Anglin told WMOH the fire may have been caused by a possible electrical short, although the exact cause remains under investigation. Chief Anglin said crews arrived to find smoke coming from the roof. Firefighters laddered the building and discovered a small fire on the roof, which was extinguished using one handline. Additional crews entered the building to check for fire extension and assist with ventilation and access. Power to the building was shut off while crews remained on scene for overhaul operations and the continuing investigation. The district said the incident caused smoke and water damage in the middle school/high school cafeteria area. No students, staff members, or community members were inside the building at the time, and no injuries were reported. Superintendent Rhonda Parker said the district’s focus remains on the safety of students, staff, and the community while officials work to restore the building for continued operations. The district thanked responding fire departments and emergency personnel for their quick response. Mutual aid agencies assisting included the New Miami Fire Department, Trenton Fire Department, Hamilton Fire Department, and St. Clair Township-New Miami Life Squad.

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