Thompson school on fire

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A Thompson elementary school is currently on fire and residents are being advised to stay indoors.

Thompson deputy mayor Kathy Valentino said the fire at Westwood Elementary School started Wednesday morning and crews remain on scene battling the blaze.

“The fire is still active, they are trying to see if there’s a possibility to save the gymnasium at this time,” she said while on scene Wednesday.

Crews are conducting air quality testing and crews are advising residents in the vicinity to keep their windows and doors closed.

“Thompson residents should stay out of the Westwood School area until further notice so that they do not interfere with firefighting efforts or block access for emergency vehicles and personnel,” a memo sent to Thompson residents published online reads.

Valentino said crews are “assuming its electrical” but have not yet been able to determine a cause. No injuries have been reported.

“It’s terrible. It’s a huge infrastructure fire,” she said. “It’s sad.”