On the evening of Dec. 30, 2025, a small electrical fire occurred in an exterior utility room at El Rodeo Elementary School. The fire was quickly contained to a single area, and no injuries were reported. The incident took place while Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) campuses were closed for winter break. The school’s sprinkler system activated immediately, helping to isolate the fire to a single area. There was no damage to classrooms or instructional areas.
In the days following the incident, BHUSD mobilized facilities and safety teams to conduct a thorough inspection of the entire El Rodeo Elementary School campus. This included:
