Vacant school fire

A vacant school in Elliot Lake, the former Roman Avenue School, was severely damaged by a fire that took nearly 12 hours to extinguish. The building had been unoccupied since 2016 and was recently rezoned for residential development, but the fire's impact on the housing project remains uncertain. Meanwhile, in Silver Spring, Maryland, a massive fire at the JoAnn Leleck Elementary School, scheduled for demolition, prompted an extensive response from nearly 100 firefighters. The fire, which broke out around 8:30 PM, complicated by a non-functional sprinkler system, resulted in no injuries as the building was unoccupied. The causes of both fires are under investigation, with authorities urging anyone with information about the Elliot Lake fire to come forward. These incidents highlight ongoing issues with fire safety in vacant properties undergoing redevelopment.