WINNIPEG – An attempt to thaw a frozen pipe at a Winnipeg high school led to a fire that disrupted classes Monday.
Firefighters were called to Garden City Collegiate on Jefferson Avenue shortly before noon.
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Officials tell Global News that a plumber was using a blow torch to thaw a frozen pipe, which sparked a fire in a wall near a storage room and office area.
Students and staff were being moved to a neighbouring school for shelter.
“We are cancelling classes in the east building this afternoon and hope to have all classes running (Tuesday),” said a statement on the Seven Oaks School Division website.
There were no injuries reported.
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