They responded in the rear of the K-4 Fanny M. Hillers School off Longview Avenue, which was closed for summer vacation, around 8:30 a.m.
Members of Engine 2 quickly extinguished the smoky fire, which was contained to the engine compartment.
No injuries were reported.
The cause wasn't immediately known.
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