Students evacuated after fire at Parkview High in Gwinnett

A fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at a Gwinnett County high school, forcing students and staff to evacuate, officials said.

Smoke was first reported in a bathroom inside one of the buildings at Parkview High School just before dismissal, district spokeswoman Sloan Roach said. Gwinnett fire Capt. Brian Gaeth said the blaze was contained to the bathroom and crews remained at the scene working to remove smoke from inside the building after the blaze was extinguished.

Everyone inside was evacuated without incident. No injuries have been reported.

Fire crews are on the scene of a fire at Parkview High School. The Fire was contained to the bathroom and all students and staff evacuated safely. Further info will be shared when available.
— Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services (@GwinnettFire) February 8, 2022

Around 2:35 p.m., the fire department gave the all-clear for students and staff to return to class except for the building where the fire was located, Roach said. Students were dismissed at the regular time, but buses ran a bit late, she added.

Gaeth did not say what caused the fire. Investigators are at the high school trying to determine the circumstances surrounding Tuesday’s blaze.

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