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Fire Breaks Out at Former Quadra Primary School in Victoria
Emergency crews responded to a fire at the former Quadra Primary School in Victoria on the morning of November 4, 2023. The incident occurred around 08:00 when flames were reported inside the building located at 2549 Quadra Street. The Victoria Fire Department quickly dispatched firefighters to the scene to manage the situation.
According to Colleen Mycroft, a communications coordinator for the City of Victoria, the fire department remained on site for several hours. Chief Dan Atkinson confirmed that police assistance was also present during the response. Once the fire was extinguished, the scene was handed over to the Greater Victoria School District.
Witnesses reported seeing fire trucks outside the school shortly before the fire was brought under control. Crews utilized ventilation fans to clear smoke from the building and kept doors propped open to facilitate their efforts.
At this time, officials have not released further information regarding the cause of the fire. Neighbors expressed concern over the incident, but no injuries have been reported.
CHEK News has reached out to the Greater Victoria School District for additional details but has not yet received a response. The situation remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding this fire.
As the community awaits more information, fire officials have emphasized the importance of safety and fire prevention measures in all local facilities. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
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