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    Firefighters Battling Multi-Alarm School Fire in Springfield Township, PA

    Oct. 8, 2024
    Heavy fire was showing from St. Francis of Assisi School when crews from Delaware County responded.

    Firefighters are battling a multi-alarm blaze at a school in Springfield Township, Delaware County.

    The call came in around 5 p.m. Monday for flames showing from the St. Francis of Assisi School, abc6 reported. 

    There were no injuries. 

    The school was founded in 1929 and serves students from Pre-K to 8th grade.

    "At this time, the fire appears controlled to one building. All classes at the school will be cancelled for at least tomorrow. Efforts are already underway to locate an alternate learning location for those who will be affected by the loss of classroom space," said a spokesperson for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

    The cause is under investigation.

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    Susan Nicol | News Editor

    Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues. 

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