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School Closure

Isabel Campbell Public School closed Tuesday due to overnight fire

Mar 7, 2023 | 8:41 AM

On March 6, 2023, near midnight the Grande Prairie Fire Department responded to a high hazard fire alarm call at the Isabel Campbell School in the Pinnacle West neighbourhood.

Fire crews were alerted by janitorial staff that found the fire alarm had activated when they arrived on site.

A smell of smoke was apparent in the school and a fire was burning in the wood shop.

The buildings sprinkler system was activated and controlled the fire from spreading.

Fire damage was limited to the wood shop and school district maintenance staff worked throughout the night to clean up the water.

No injuries were reported as a result of the incident and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Isabel Campbell School and the Stepping Stones Daycare Society is closed March 7, due to fire damages and clean-up.

Students parents/guardians will receive communication from school administration as to when they can return to school.