Classes Canceled After fire at Rose Avenue Elementary in Oxnard
OXNARD, Calif. – Classes were canceled Monday at Rose Avenue Elementary School in Oxnard after a fire broke out in an older section of the campus early this morning.The Ventura County Fire Department responded to the scene at approximately 3:13 a.m., finding the older portion of the school fully engulfed in flames.
firefighters worked through the morning to extinguish the blaze and monitor for hot spots, temporarily closing portions of nearby Disco Avenue. Smoke from the fire was visible across Oxnard, drawing concern from residents.
fortunately,the affected area of the school was already undergoing demolition as part of a larger rebuilding and remodeling project. According to Oxnard School District Superintendent Dr. Ana DeGenna, “The damage, fortunately, is happening in the old part of the school, which was in the process of being torn down.So we were in demolition stages. The new school at this time appears to be undamaged.”
The cause of the fire is currently under inquiry. While the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, district officials have confirmed that classes will resume Tuesday morning.
No injuries were reported as a result of the fire. Parents were notified of the school closure before the start of the school day.
Rose Avenue Elementary serves[[[[(Note: The original article doesn’t state the grade levels or student population. This would be a good addition if available from another source for a more complete report)]in the Oxnard area.