Power surge, generator fire prompted evacuation at Lincoln school

LINCOLN, R.I. (WPRI) — Students and faculty at Davies Career & Technical High School were evacuated last Friday following a power surge, according to a school spokesperson.

The external surge caused a power outage in the building around 10:30 a.m., prompting the school’s director to contact the Lincoln Fire Department.

Families were notified soon after, and transportation arrangements for an early dismissal were underway by about 11:15 a.m…

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