Students and staff safe after college fire
Early this morning there was a fire in a Hato Paora College dormitory. No staff or students were harmed.
The fire began at about 4.50am. Students evacuated, going to the college�s gymnasium until 7am.
It appears the fire was caused by a water cylinder exploding. While the damage is extensive, it is contained to one dormitory.
Acting Principal Debi Marshall-Lobb is pleased with how the students responded to the fire and grateful to the staff for their assistance.
�I will be eternally grateful that all students and staff are safe. Buildings can be replaced but people can�t,� she says.
Early this morning there was a fire in a Hato Paora College dormitory. No staff or students were harmed.
The fire began at about 4.50am. Students evacuated, going to the college�s gymnasium until 7am.
It appears the fire was caused by a water cylinder exploding. While the damage is extensive, it is contained to one dormitory.
Acting Principal Debi Marshall-Lobb is pleased with how the students responded to the fire and grateful to the staff for their assistance.
�I will be eternally grateful that all students and staff are safe. Buildings can be replaced but people can�t,� she says.
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