Overview
- A fire broke out in the second-floor ceiling of the shared West Bend high school building, prompting closure of both West Bend East and West Bend West as a safety measure.
- Firefighters and police responded to the scene and crews were seen outside the building with aerial footage showing no visible exterior damage.
- District leaders said no students or staff were inside when the fire occurred and that the blaze reached the ceiling above the campus cafe known as the Nifty Nibble.
- Officials are working with fire, police, environmental and remediation specialists to assess interior damage, perform air quality testing, and inspect mechanical and HVAC systems.
- The cause of the fire has not been released and the district has not set a reopening date, warning classrooms or the whole building could remain closed pending professional recommendations.