A false alarm brought multiple fire units to a local elementary school on Monday morning, according to a city information officer. 

At about 10:30 a.m., Maricopa Fire Department responded to Butterfield Elementary School, but upon arrival found no smoke or flames. 

It was deemed a false alarm, said Monica Williams, a public information officer for the city. 

A private firm was on the school’s campus testing the alarm system and “triggered the actual alarm,” Williams said. There were no school children on campus as Winter Break began Monday.  

Two firetrucks were seen in the school’s parking lot, and firefighting personnel were seen walking into the building to confirm there was no fire. 

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Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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