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Fire crews called to AHST Elementary School

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April 29th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Firefighters from Avoca, Hancock, Harlan and Shelby were called to the AHST Elementary School in Avoca, at 768 S. Maple Street, Friday afternoon. The departments were dispatched at around 3:45-p.m., after automatic fire detection equipment alerted authorities, and smoke or haze was seen in a classroom.

Firefighters detected the smell of burning wiring, but were unable to locate a source. NO flames were ever seen, and no damage or injuries was reported. An electrical contractor was asked to inspect the electric system at the school.