FIRES FOUND IN TWO WASHROOMS AT HOLY HEART HIGH SCHOOL

(Oct 7th)

Paper materials were found burning in washrooms on two separate floors of Holy Heart of Mary High School Wednesday afternoon, prompting an evacuation and an emergency response.

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) and Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) was called to the school on Bonaventure Avenue at approximately 1:45 p.m. the fires involved paper materials inside washrooms on both the second and third floors.

Students and staff were evacuated while firefighters brought the fires under control and used ventilation equipment to clear smoke from the building.

The RNC later confirmed to NFLD Bulletin that officers responded to a report of a small fire at the school and the investigation remains ongoing.

No injuries were reported.