The remains of the Frankfort High School football field press box after a fire on Halloween evening 2023. The fire has been ruled accidental due to an electrical issue. (Photo by Brett W. Todd, November 1, 2023)

Electrical Issue Caused Press Box Fire at FHS

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FRANKFORT, Ind. (November 8, 2023) – A fire that began after 9 p.m. on Halloween evening in the Frankfort High School football field press box has been ruled to be have been accidental, caused by an electrical issue according to a joint statement from the Community Schools of Frankfort (CSF) and the Frankfort Fire Department (FFD).

The annoucement comes after a thorough investigation by the FFD and NEFCO Insurance Investigators.

According to the press release, CSF “will now move forward with plans to demolish the damaged press box and construct a new facility in its place.”

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