RIVERTON, Ill. (WCIA) -- Multiple fire departments in Sangamon County responded to Riverton Middle School Tuesday morning after smoke and a burning smell were detected inside the Athletic Building.

Riverton Fire and EMS officials posted on Facebook that crews were dispatched at 7:50 a.m. for a report of an automatic smoke alarm going off. Police officers arrived first and reported to dispatch, who relayed to firefighters, that there was smoke and a strong odor of burning coming from the Athletic Building.

At this point, the emergency response was upgraded to reflect a structure fire. Due to the size of the building, Riverton requested help from the Springfield Fire Department. The Dawson and Sherman Fire Protection Districts also responded.

Once firefighters arrived, they found light sm

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