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Marple Newtown superintendent reports sprinkler malfunction that flooded classrooms, students evacuated
Summary
Superintendent Tina Kane told the Marple Newtown School Board committees that a sprinkler malfunction at the high school on Monday flooded classrooms, activated the fire alarm and prompted an orderly evacuation; restoration crews and an environmental specialist have tested air quality and the district is awaiting a possible emergency waiver from the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Tina Kane, who spoke to the board from a superintendent’s conference, reported that a sprinkler head malfunctioned at the high school on Monday morning, sending large volumes of water into classrooms and nearby hallways and activating the fire alarm. Students evacuated and followed established procedures, Kane said, and staff secured students and property while emergency and operations teams coordinated next steps.
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