A fire at Carihi Secondary School in Campbell River, British Columbia, was caused by spontaneous combustion due to a reaction between cooking oils on fabrics, heat after laundering, and inadequate ventilation. The fire, contained to a wing of the school, caused disruptions for students for over a week, while another wing suffered smoke and water damage. No one was injured, and the school district is reviewing its laundry procedures to prevent future incidents.
The fire that damaged Carihi Secondary in Campbell River last month was the result of spontaneous combustion , the Campbell River School District says.
No arson or other suspicious activity was involved, the district said. No one was injured in the fire. “We remain grateful for the swift response of the Campbell River and Courtenay fire departments in keeping the fire contained, and the coverage provided by the Oyster River fire department,” the district said.
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