EDMONTON – Two different Portage College campuses in Alberta were compromised Friday because of a fire at one campus and a collision at another.
At the Portage College’s Lac La Biche campus, a fire broke out in the carpentry shop’s dust collection system.
No one was injured in the fire.
The campus was closed Friday, and a restoration company has been called in to assess the air quality inside the campus. The company is testing for possible residual toxins from any smoke left behind on the walls and in the hallways after the cleaning.
Campus officials say it is a routine test “to make absolutely sure the campus is safe for staff and students.”
“While the testing could be considered unnecessary, we want to give our staff and students the highest level of assurance possible,” said Tracy Boyde, vice president of Infrastructure and Information Technology.
There was also a collision at the Portage College St. Paul campus Friday morning.
A vehicle struck the wall of that campus early in the morning, causing damage to the building.
Police were called and the driver was taken to hospital for precautionary reasons.
No serious injuries were reported.
The St. Paul campus was closed Friday and all classes were cancelled.
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