SHINGLE SPRINGS, Calif. — Firefighters from the El Dorado County Fire Protection District responded to an alarm activation at Ponderosa High School, 3661 Ponderosa Road, just before 11 a.m. on Monday, November 10. The alert originated in a server room where an electrical fault was suspected.
Upon arrival, crews found no visible fire or signs of combustion, yet remained on the scene to assist with diagnostics and ensure safety. “We evacuated students out of an abundance of caution,” said a district spokesperson. School officials confirmed there were no injuries and no fire damage.
The evacuation covered the main academic buildings; students were guided to safe outdoor assembly areas while the issue was assessed. According to the school’s website, Ponderosa High School serves hundreds of students in the Shingle Springs area. Ponderosa High School
While the incident remains under investigation, school district leadership urges parents to stay tuned to official channels for updates regarding student release schedules. “We appreciate the quick response of fire-crews and our building staff in keeping everyone safe,” said a member of the Ponderosa administrative team.
No equipment failure report has yet been released publicly; the Fire Protection District lists such technical‐assistance responses among the services tracked on its official site. El Dorado Fire District
Residents and families affiliated with the school community are reminded that investigations remain ongoing and normal dismissal procedures may be affected slightly as technicians complete their work.
