Emergency crews responded quickly to a fire at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham this morning. Just after 8:00 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police, along with Huron County EMS and the North Huron Fire Department, were called to the school. Students and staff were safely evacuated, and firefighters were able to bring the fire under control.
One person was seriously injured and taken to hospital by paramedics.
Police say there will continue to be a large emergency presence in the area, and the public is being asked to stay away while the investigation continues.
School officials are handling all questions from students and families, and police are asking anyone with video footage of the incident not to share it publicly.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Huron County OPP or Crime Stoppers as the investigation remains ongoing.
A Message from AVDSB:
“An incident involving a fire occurred earlier today at FE Madill SS. Students were safely relocated to Maitland River ES. We are assessing the damage that the fire caused in order to determine when students and staff can return to the school. A student and staff member were reportedly injured and are being treated in hospital. Mental health support is being offered to both staff and students.
We will continue to send updates as we receive additional information.”
UPDATE: 4:30pm
The person suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken by Ornge to a trauma centre. They are now in stable but critical condition. No other injuries have been reported.
After the school was evacuated, fire crews checked the building and have since cleared the area.
