Fire Destroys Vacant Elan School Building in Maine

A house fire in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, occurred around 3 p.m. on a school dismissal day, complicating the response due to a congested neighborhood and the nearby elementary school. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and firefighters managed to rescue a cat from the burning home, which suffered extensive damage. Meanwhile, in Poland, Maine, a fire completely destroyed a building at the former Elan School, notorious for past abuse allegations against its students. The fire, which started early Sunday morning, was fully engulfed by the time firefighters arrived, and the cause is under investigation. The Elan School had been closed since 2011 due to financial issues and declining enrollment, with former students recounting experiences of physical and emotional abuse. The Maine fire marshal is also looking into the circumstances surrounding this latest fire incident.