Electrical fire occurs at Hopewell Area High School

(File Photo of Hopewell High School Sign)

(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano)

(Hopewell, PA) The cause of an electrical fire that occurred at Hopewell Area High School on Saturday is still under investigation. According to a press release from Fire Chief Jonathan Cochran, the fire was contained to an electrical transformer box outside the maintenance area of the school. Chief Cochran also stated that some Duquesne Light crews were present at the incident after Hopewell Police requested their help and both maintenance staff and school administration also assisted. An oil spill was also discovered after the transformer was de-energized. The fire was able to be handled. This is a developing story, and we will have updates as soon as they are available.