While clearing a minor motor vehicle accident at South State Road and Collins Drive on Friday, December 30th, Squad 44 was dispatched and responded to the Investigation of a possible electrical fire outside of Springfield High School. County 911 had received a 911 call of smoke in the area of the flag pole to the rear of the High School.
Chief 44-9A arrived on location along with Squad 44 and investigated the area. The cause of the smoke was debris that had come in contact with a spotlight used for the flag pole. Firefighters cleared the debris and checked for any other hazards involving the electrical equipment.
