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.