FES evacuated in less that a minute after the fire alarm
Flomaton Elementary School Principal Courtney McBride said there were no plans to have a fire drill on the second day of school, but about 385 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade were evacuated in less than a minute when the fire alarm went off Thursday morning.
McBride noted that even without any fire drills the teachers and students did exactly what they were supposed to do.
'Everybody knew what to do," said FES teacher Melanie Kent.
Flomaton Fire Chief Steve Stanton said a 'hot spot' was found near an electrical outlet in the classroom across from the office, but added the al...