Smoke Incident Triggers Evacuation at Cooley Middle School in Gilbert

iSkyNews and Media June 23, 2025

Staff Reporter | iSkyNews.com (ISC News)

Published June 23rd, 2025

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GILBERT, Ariz. — A smoke incident at Cooley Middle School led to a full evacuation and large emergency response Monday morning, according to Gilbert Fire & Rescue officials.

At approximately 10:20 a.m., a 911 call was placed reporting a large amount of smoke coming from the janitorial closet inside the school, located at 1100 S. Recker Road.

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When firefighters arrived on scene, they found the school already evacuated and emergency strobes activated throughout the building. Out of an abundance of caution, the gymnasium was also cleared as responders worked to investigate the source of the smoke.

Gilbert Police assisted at the scene to ensure safety and manage the evacuation. Gilbert Public Schools Maintenance was also requested to respond.

Fire officials later confirmed that the source of the smoke was an electrical issue involving the school’s water heater. There were no flames, only smoke caused by the electrical malfunction. The situation was quickly contained, and no injuries were reported.

The incident remains under review by maintenance staff and fire officials. Normal school activities were temporarily paused as a precaution.

For continuing updates, visit iSkyNews.com and monitor official announcements from Gilbert Public Schools.

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