A fire that broke out at Beaverton High School Saturday and damaged several classrooms was caused by the failure of a small refrigerator located in an adjoining classrooms, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Fire reported Sunday.

No damage estimate was available.

The Beaverton School District will be communicating with students, parents and staff when classes will resume. “

In a statement, principal Anne Erwin, said in coming days and weeks "we will call on the strength of our community for support. Together we will move through this challenge.”

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