BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. — Construction work at a Lexington County school's gymnasium was interrupted by flames on Friday.
According to Lexington County School District Three on social media, a fire was reported at the Batesburg-Leesville High School campus. The town's fire department soon arrived and was able to put the fire out.
Many details such as the cause of the fire have not yet been released, however, school officials said the fire happened as construction on the roof was taking place.
School authorities also thanked the fire department for its fast response to the incident.
