Small fire empties cafeteria at Dalewood Middle School

Dalewood Middle School is one of five priority schools in Hamilton County that must show progress this spring or be taken over by the state.
Dalewood Middle School is one of five priority schools in Hamilton County that must show progress this spring or be taken over by the state.

A small fire coming from an electrical outlet in the cafeteria at Dalewood Middle School prompted the relocation of students to the gym this morning, a news release states.

Chattanooga firefighters responded to the Shallowford Road school just before 8 a.m.

School resource officer Mickey Robertson got a portable fire extinguisher and put the fire out before firefighters arrived, authorities said. No one was injured.

Fire Capt. Danny Usher said the students were moved as a precaution and firefighters used a high-powered fan to ventilate the building.

Authorities said there was minimal damage to the building but electrical repairs will be necessary.

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