GRAHAM, Wash. — Students and teachers were evacuated from North Star Elementary School in Graham Friday morning because of smoke inside the building.
Central Pierce Fire and Rescue arrived just after 7:30 a.m.
Crews found smoke inside the building’s HVAC system.
At approximately 7:43 AM, crews were dispatched to North Star Elementary School in Graham following reports of smoke inside the building.
— Central Pierce Fire & Rescue (@CentralPierce) October 30, 2026
Upon arrival, firefighters found light smoke in one wing of the school and upgraded the response to a first alarm. Crews located the source… pic.twitter.com/pFbs1I4WZM
Everyone was evacuated to nearby Bethel High School.
No one was hurt.
Crews are currently ventilating the remaining smoke from the building and will use air monitoring equipment to determine when conditions are safe for reentry.
Bethel School District officials are communicating with the impacted families.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
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