KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An Olathe, Kasnas, Montessori school is temporarily closed after an overnight fire caused approximately $100,000 worth of damage.
An automatic fire alarm system notified firefighters of the fire at Agape Montessori School near 143rd and Black Bob Road around 1 a.m.
Investigators said the bathroom exhaust fan caused the fire, which was contained to the attic.
Firefighters had to cut a hole in the roof to fight the flames and smoke,
Significant damage to the inside of the building will need extensive repairs, crews said.
No one was injured.
Emergency workers have cleared the area. A fire investigator cited a bathroom exhaust fan as the fire’s cause. Damage is estimated at $100,000. No injuries. pic.twitter.com/zFhC1c50SS
— Olathe Fire Dept. (@OlatheFire) June 25, 2019
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