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Fire extinguished at Meadow Ridge School

A fire broke out inside a portable classroom at Meadow Ridge School in Okotoks, but it was put out before firefighters arrived.
Okotoks fire crews had a house fire under control within half an hour on Friday night.
Okotoks fire crews responded to a fire at Meadow Ridge School on Jan. 11. School officials said there was no danger to students.

A fire broke out at Meadow Ridge School in Okotoks, but it was put out before firefighters arrived. 

Okotoks Fire & Rescue responded to a fire alarm from the school at about 2 p.m. on Jan. 11. 

Initial reports say the fire occurred in insulation inside a portable classroom. 

Sara Fox, manager of communications at Foothills School Division, said there were no evacuations and there was no danger to students. 

Fox said the fire was caused by a welding spark from a modular construction project at the scene.

Okotoks Fire & Rescue is on scene and investigating the cause of the fire. 




Amir Said

About the Author: Amir Said

Amir Said is a reporter and photographer with the Western Wheel covering local news in Okotoks, Foothills County and throughout southern Alberta. For story tips or questions about his articles, Amir can be reached at asaid@greatwest.ca.
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