UPDATE No. 2: January 5th -> KPR says Adam Scott is expected to re-open this Thursday, January 7th. In the meantime, teaching staff will continue to be available at PCVS, and online through Edsby to assist students.
**Special Note: Students are asked to drop-in and collect their locker contents Tuesday, January 5th between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Gymnasium, Rear Parking Lot. As part of necessary clean up throughout the school, locker contents had to be collected and individually bagged for each student.
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UPDATE: December 30th -> The latest update from KPRDSB says that the school will not open for staff/students on January 4th as first hoped. The clean-up is continuing, and they are hoping to re-open the school later next week. Teaching staff will be available at PCVS starting Monday to help students with assignments and exam preparations. Further updates will come early next week. Click here for the full release.
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ORIGINAL POST
A fire causing extensive damage to Adam Scott High School broke out early the morning of Monday, December 28th. Damage to the school is estimated to be about $200,000.
Fire in early a.m. @ Adam Scott CVI Dec. 28, no injuries, cleanup started & classes expected to resume Mon, Jan 4. See kprschools.ca home pg
"The purpose of this message is to let you know there was a fire at Adam Scott early the morning of Monday, December 28. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and we expect classes will resume, as scheduled, on Monday, January 4. We offer sincere thanks to Peterborough Fire Services, our security company, custodial staff and school board Facilities Services staff for their quick, professional response.
It appears the fire began in an electrical room on the main floor, near the main offices and staff room. There is extensive smoke damage to the office areas, staff room, and surrounding hallways on the main and second floors, above the site of the fire. We are working with the fire department and school board to assess the damage and to arrange for the school to be cleaned and restored over the coming week.
At this time, it appears that some student lockers in the area on the main and second floors were damaged by the smoke. We will need to open the lockers and put each locker's contents in a bag, labelled for each student. The bags will be given to the affected students when school returns. Given the extensive damage and clean-up required over the coming seven days, we will not be able to allow staff or students in the building before January 4.
We will keep Adam Scott families informed of our progress and any developments through recorded phone messages and updates on the home page of both the school and school board websites. We hope you enjoy the rest of your holidays, and encourage you to check the websites often for any news. The school board also will be sending out tweets, so you may wish to follow the Board on Twitter @kprsschools."
City Of Peterborough Emergency Management Division release...
Efforts remain underway to coordinate long-term housing arrangements for the families displaced by the Leta Brownscombe Co-Op fire on July 17, 2012. The Emergency Response Planning Team will be hosting a Housing Clinic for the families of the Leta Brownscombe Co-Op on Tuesday, July 24 and afterwards by appointment. Landlords with good quality, affordable rental accomodations available immediately or in the very near future are asked to provide their unit details to the CCRC Housing Resource Centre by calling 705-743-2722 or e-mail hrcpeterborough@yahoo.ca. Primarily there is a need for 1 and 2 bedroom units. In addition there is a specific need for three accessible, 2 bedroom units. When providing unit information please include the following details; size, location, rent, utilities (heating source and included vs excluded), accessibility, appliances, parking, other amenities and restrictions. The Salvation Army continues to be the collection point for individuals wishing to make a monetary donation. The Salvation Army is located at: 219 Simcoe Street (at Aylmer) Peterborough, ON K9H 2H6 Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cash donation, cheques, gift cards, or VISA are accepted. Please make note that your donation is in support of the Leta Brownscombe Co-Op Fire Victims. Charitable receipts for cash, cheque, or VISA donations over $10 will be issued.
[**UPDATED, JULY 19TH: HOW YOU CAN HELP]
City Of Peterborough Emergency Management Division release...
LETA BROWNSCOMBE CO-OP HOUSING FIRE FUNDRAISING DRIVE City of Peterborough EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION 210 Sherbrooke Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 2N3 Phone: 705-742-7777 Ext. 2722 or 2803 Fax: 705-745-9194 The Salvation Army is accepting donations to directly support the victims of the Leta Brownscombe Co-Op fire that took place on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Individuals wishing to make a monetary donation may do so by visiting the Salvation Army located at: 219 Simcoe Street (at Aylmer) Peterborough, ON Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cash donation, cheques, gift cards, or VISA are accepted. You can also mail your donation to: The Salvation Army c/o Leta Brownscombe Co-Op Fire Victims 219 Simcoe Street Peterborough, ON K9H 2H6 Charitable receipts for cash, cheque, or VISA donations over $10 will be issued.
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[ORIGINAL POST]
A huge fire last night destroyed much of the 34-unit co-operative apartment building on Milroy Dr. in the city’s north end behind Portage Place, and the Peterborough Fire Department and Ontario Fire Marshal's Office are investigating the cause. All residents are safe, but reports are some pets are missing. The Peterborough City-County Disaster Trust Fund is helping displaced occupants. Dramatic photos came in to us last night on Twitter—see our @Ptbo_Canada feed—including the one above.
From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...
Arson:
On the 14th of August 2011 at approximately 3:00 am Police were called to a suspicious fire in behind Winners on the Parkway. Unknown persons deliberately set fire to several garbage bins located behind the business. Peterborough Fire Department were able to extinguish the fire before any damage could be caused to the building. Total damage to the garbage bins is estimated at $3000.00. Police are asking anyone with information on this fire to contact Police or Crimestoppers. ---------------------------
