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Fort Frances Fire and Gas Leak Update #1

J.W. Walker elementary school in Fort Frances sustained

over a million dollars in damage after it caught fire

early Thursday morning.

Ontario Fire Marshall Investigator Rolf Waffler says the

fire was caused by a crack in the gas line at Keating

Avenue.

N050 Q:”…out.” 25 seconds

Meanwhile, Union Gas Spokesperson Andrea Stass says

they’ve completed repairs to the pipeline.

N052 Q:”…investigation.” 16 seconds

Most of the damage is in the gym area, with some water

damage to the surrounding areas.

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