Small fire at Jefferson Elementary, no injuries

A small fire broke out in the new construction portion of Jefferson Elementary School on Thursday morning, Nov. 10, in Cape Girardeau.

There were no injuries. The fire was in a wall and was a result of construction activites, according to a Facebook post from the Cape Girardeau Fire Department.

Styrofoam insulation in a wall caught fire, according to Fire Chief Randy Morris Jr., who said crews remained on the scene to ensure no flare-ups.

“We appreciate everyone working together to mitigate this situation quickly with as little damage as possible,” the post says.