Kennedy High School in Granada Hills evacuated after fire breaks out on campus
Students evacuate after fire at Kennedy High School
Students at Kennedy High School were evacuated after parts of the campus caught on fire.
LOS ANGELES - Students and staff at John F. Kennedy High School in Granada Hills were evacuated after a fire broke out on campus Thursday morning.
What we know:
Officials with the Los Angeles Fire Department said the fire was reported around 10 a.m. at the old school library which was under renovation.
Aerial images from SkyFOX showed students and staff being evacuated to the football field from nearby school buildings.
LAFD officials said no additional structures were threatened, and no injuries were reported. The fire was declared a knockdown in 26 minutes.
Fire authorities said the fire happened on a part of campus that was under construction and was not being used.
Around 10:50 a.m., parents lined up outside to pick up their children.
What we don't know:
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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The Source: This story was written with information provided by the Los Angeles Fire Department.