Sioux Falls, SD (KELO AM) - Fast work by school staff minimized fire damage to Axtell Park Middle School Friday morning.
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue was called to the school about 9:30 Friday morning. When fire fighters arrived, the school had been evacuated and the fire was out.
A small classroom on the lower level was cleared of heavy smoke by firemen.
Damage was contained to a microwave and a cabinet near a stove. The school staff had put out the fire with a fire extinguisher.