Fire Safety Drills Prove Vital At Mashpee School

A fire broke out on the roof of the gymnasium at Mashpee Middle-High School just after 9 a.m. Monday morning, prompting an immediate evacuation of students and staff.Thanks to regular fire drills and safety inspections, the evacuation was swift, with no injuries reported.Regular fire drillsMashpee Fire Chief Joseph Pelletier told WCVB he observed heavy smoke and fire emanating from the gym area upon arrival. Crews used a ladder truck to access the roof, where a heating unit had