- Murray High School was evacuated Friday due to a fire in the dust-collecting system.
- Remote learning will occur next week from Feb. 23 to Feb. 27 due to cleanup.
- Personal items left during evacuation can be picked up Friday afternoon.
MURRAY — Murray High School was evacuated Friday due to a fire in the building.
The fire started in the dust-collecting system adjacent to the school's wood shop, according to the school district.
After being evacuated to a safe area, students at the school, 5440 S. State, were dismissed for the remainder of the day.
"Parents are invited to pick up their student on Hillcrest Drive, which is just to the west of the football field. Students are also being directed to not return to the campus until Murray Fire Department provides an all-clear for people to safely return. We thank our Murray emergency responders for their swift and professional response today," the district said.
Murray Fire Chief Joey Mittelman said that at this point, the cause of the fire is unknown, and it will take "a day or two to break it down and investigate it." Mittelman also didn't have an estimate for the extent of the damage.
The investigation will be a joint operation between Murray fire and the Utah state fire marshal, Mittelman said.
Murray City School District Superintendent Jennifer Covington initially said she anticipated school resuming Monday, but a district statement released later in the day said the school will be transitioning to remote learning from Feb. 23 to Feb. 27.
"Given the nature of the fire and more importantly the cleanup required because of smoke and water impact, Murray High School will be transitioning to remote learning next week," said the statement. "The decisions made are in coordination with both Murray City School District (and) the restoration and cleanup company that has begun the process to ensure a safe environment for our staff and students to return."
The district also said any backpacks, cellphones or other personal items left at the school during the evacuation will be available for pickup Friday from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the school's band room.
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