Beverly Hills Standard Dark Logo
Thursday, January 1, 2026 Loading weather...
فارسی
 Beverly Hills Standard Main Logo

Fire reported at El Rodeo Elementary outbuilding

Sarah Mitchell Sarah Mitchell December 12, 2025
Reading Time: 1 mins read
El Rodeo Elementary School in Beverly Hills
El Rodeo Elementary School in Beverly Hills (Beverly Hills Standard)

A fire broke out at an outbuilding on the El Rodeo Elementary School campus Tuesday evening, prompting a response from Beverly Hills Fire Department and a temporary power shutdown in the area.

A fire was reported at an outbuilding located on the back side of El Rodeo Elementary School, according to a joint communication from the City of Beverly Hills and the Beverly Hills Unified School District.

The outbuilding supplies power to the school campus. Beverly Hills Fire Department crews responded immediately and contained the incident.

District officials confirmed that the campus was unoccupied at the time of the fire, as Beverly Hills Unified School District is currently on winter break. No students or staff were present, and no injuries were reported.

Damage from the fire was described as minimal and largely limited to the outdoor area surrounding the structure.

As a precautionary measure, Southern California Edison was dispatched to the scene and temporarily shut down power to nearby homes while crews assessed the damage and conducted repairs.

Officials did not indicate any ongoing safety concerns at the campus and said further updates would be provided if necessary.

Disclaimer:

Disclosure: The Beverly Hills Standard is an independently owned and operated news outlet published by Russell Stuart, who currently serves as an elected member of the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) Board of Education.

All views expressed on this website and its associated platforms are the personal views of the authors or contributors and do not reflect the official policies, opinions, or positions of the Beverly Hills Unified School District or any of its governing members unless explicitly stated. This distinction aligns with BHUSD Board Policy 9010, which requires board members to identify personal viewpoints as such and not as the viewpoint of the Board or District.

Russell Stuart complies with all applicable disclosure requirements under the California Political Reform Act and FPPC regulations, including those governing Form 700 – Statement of Economic Interests. Any relevant financial interests are disclosed in accordance with legal obligations and public transparency standards.

To preserve journalistic integrity and transparency, The Beverly Hills Standard adheres to strict editorial independence policies. All reporting on Beverly Hills Unified School District matters is based solely on publicly available information, board meeting records, or interviews conducted with district stakeholders. No confidential or privileged information obtained from board service is used in any publication content.

In compliance with Government Code Section 54952.2, as amended by AB 992, elected officials, including BHUSD Board Members, are prohibited from using this or any social media platform to engage in deliberations regarding district business with fellow board members. Trustees are advised not to comment on, like, share, or otherwise interact with district-related content on this website or its affiliated social media channels to avoid violations of the Brown Act.

Questions about this policy may be directed to our editorial team through the contact form provided on this site.

Advertisement

Related Articles

Sprinkles Cupcakes to close all locations, founder confirms
Sprinkles Cupcakes to close all locations, founder confirms
Porta Via Beverly Hills Destroyed by Christmas Morning Fire
Porta Via Beverly Hills Destroyed by Christmas Morning Fire
John Mirisch condemns UTLA over anti-Israel endorsement motion
John Mirisch condemns UTLA over anti-Israel endorsement motion
Join the Conversation

Comments are available exclusively for registered subscribers. Sign up to read comments and share your thoughts on this article.

Get access to exclusive content, breaking news, and community discussions.