Fire officials say the second-floor fire that was caused by anelectrical problem which short-circuited some fire alarms, althoughbattery-powered smoke alarms did work. That alerted two students who thenwent door-to-door to get everyone out.
The school has set up a command center to help studetns findreplacement housing.
Student Tricia Munns said the fire created a rude awakening.
No one was injured in the fire. School officials say that's because theschool regularly conducts fire training and drills.
Raleigh Fire Chief J.B. Sandy says students did a good job ofevacuating the building.
Meredith officials say it may be a month before the second floor ishabitable again.
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