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The student came in contact with an open flame during the class, causing her clothes to ignite, Monroe Township police said. The teacher in charge of the class quickly attempted to smother the flames, police said. A student used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames, police said.
The student was airlifted to a burn center, Monroe Township EMS said. The teacher sustained minor burns and was transported to a local hospital via ambulance, police said.
The students in the class who were exposed to the fire extinguisher were evaluated by both school staff and Monroe Township EMS and released, police said.
The school was temporarily evacuated due to the incident but has since resumed normal activities, police said.
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