Russell Reid Public School in Brantford closed following classroom fire

The Grand Erie District School Board seen on May 4, 2023. (CTV News/Dan Lauckner)

A fire broke out at an elementary school in Brantford on Tuesday night.

The alarms were triggered at Russell Reid Public School just before 10:30 p.m.

According to the Brantford Fire Department, crews discovered flames in a small box fan located in a classroom.

As the fire was not considered suspicious, the building was turned back over to the Grand Erie District School Board.

In a post on the board’s website, they said there were concerns about the air quality within the classrooms, which they described as “poor.”

The decision was then made to keep Russell Reid Public School closed on Wednesday.

“The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available,” the school board explained in an email to CTV News.

Thursday is the last day of school for students at Russell Reid Public School.