Lightning sparks small fire at school in Gloucester Township

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015
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BLACKWOOD, N.J. (WPVI) -- Authorities believe lightning sparked a small fire that led to the evacuation of a Camden County Catholic school.



Firefighters were called to Our Lady of Hope School on the 400 block of Blackhorse Pike in Blackwood at about 7:30 a.m.



The school building had started filling with a light smoke and was evacuated.



Students and teachers were later allowed back inside the school.



There were no reports of any injuries.


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