Smoke but no fire at AH High School
SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. - A malfunctioning heater brought fire companies to Abington Heights High School on Saturday, but firefighters encountered only smoke.
Leonard Hazelton, a Clarks Summit firefighter and EMS lieutenant, said crews arrived on the scene about 4:30 p.m. and a second alarm was called about 30 minutes later, bringing in companies from Dickson City and Taylor.
Firefighters sprayed the heater with dry chemicals, Lt. Hazelton said. Afterward, the heater's fuse was removed.
There were several people at the high school for a basketball game when the heater began smoking, Lt. Hazelton said.
The building was temporarily evacuated, but there were no reported injuries and no damage to the school.