CHS industrial arts building slightly damaged by fire

An early morning fire, which began in an unoccupied classroom used for metal work instruction, caused significant damage to a building on the Clovis High School campus Thursday.

A news release from Clovis Municipal Schools administration reports around 3 a.m. Thursday, school and fire officials were made aware of an active fire on the CHS campus.

The blaze, which began in a metal work classroom, was extinguished by approximately 6 a.m., prior to staff and students arriving for the day.

Due to the time of the incident, no one was present on campus and there were no reported injuries.

Classes regularly held in H Building, where the fire occurred, and an additional building nearby, have been temporarily moved to an alternate location.

Although the specific cause of the fire remains under investigation by fire officials, there is no reason at this time to believe it was intentional.

Damage estimates are still being gathered and costs associated with repairing the building and contents are undetermined at this time.