A major fire is forcing students at a southern Manitoba high school to finish the school year off-site.
The fire took place at Notre Dame High School on Tuesday morning.
It’s believed that the blaze was started by an electrical issue, which was sparked when the janitor turned on the lights in the gymnasium.
Due to this fire, Grade 7 and 8 students will end the year at the elementary school, while other students are being moved to an arena. Some classes will also take place in Brandon for practicum.
According to the superintendent of Division Scolaire Franco-Manitobaine (DSFM), the fire damaged about two-thirds of the school.
Other than the janitor, there was no one in the school at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported.
DSFM is hopeful that Notre Dame High School students will be able to return to the school in September.