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J.W. Walker Explodes #2

Fort Frances High School, St. Francis, and J.W. Walker

students and staff won’t be going to school today.

J.W. Walker Elementary caught fire after an explosion

last night around 12:30.

Fire Chief Jerry Armstrong says a gas leak has been

reported in the area.

Armstrong notes the fire isn’t linked to the gas

situation.

Q:”…stopped.” 16 seconds

The fire department hasn’t been able to gain access into

the school. Armstrong says the fire started in the east

end of the building.

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