Fire at South Lancaster Academy

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 12, 1907

Fire at South Lancaster Academy

SOUTH LANCASTER ACADEMY suffered during this past week from a fire, which was confined largely to the north wing of the main academy building. It is not known how the fire began, but it is thought to have caught from the heating plant which is in the basement. While the injury to the building is considerable, yet it is covered by insurance, so that it is hoped that no financial loss will result to the school. The fire-extinguishers and other apparatus provided by the school for fighting fire, together with the heroic work of the students, many of whom had been drilled in a fire company at the school, seem to have prevented the entire loss of the building. The local fire companies of the village rendered most valuable help. The chapel exercises, which were in the nature of a praise service, were held that morning in the church. Even though it is inconvenienced during the repair of the building, the school will proceed with its regular work.