SAYREVILLE – Officials are persevering with to research why a rack of 25 photo voltaic panels caught fireplace at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School Sunday afternoon, mentioned Sayreville Superintendent of Schools Richard R. Labbe.
At the second, the reason for the hearth is unknown, he mentioned.
The college will open as standard on Monday, until additional data is obtained, Labbe added.
According to Sayreville Police Lt. James Novak, a neighbor noticed the hearth and known as 911 to report the hearth round 3 p.m. Crews from all fireplace corporations responded to the scene, mentioned Sayreville Engine Company #1.
Due to the fast motion of the hearth brigade, the hearth was extinguished in a short time, mentioned Labbe.
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The solely harm appears to be the photo voltaic panels and the roof and constructing are effective, Novak and Labbe mentioned.
“Based on our preliminary investigation, no water entered the constructing and there appears to be no structural harm to the roof of the varsity,” mentioned Labbe.
The constructing is okay, Novak added.
Additionally, energy to the photo voltaic panels was turned off, Novak mentioned, and the investigation is ongoing.
“Currently, photo voltaic vitality era at Wilson School is shut down till the seller who put in the system can decide the reason for the hearth and ensure that the panels are secure,” Labbe mentioned.
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