Washroom fire at Twin Lakes Secondary

ORILLIA — Was smoking in the washroom the cause of a fire at Twin Lakes Secondary School Wednesday?

A fire in a school washroom was reported about 2 p.m. while classes were in session.

Police, school and fire officials are trying to determine the reason they were called in the afternoon to put out a fire about 2 p.m. while classes were still in progress April 11.

The fire was contained to a washroom within the school, say police.

The Orillia Fire Department (OFD) extinguished the fire and traffic was slowed briefly in the area as fire trucks and emergency personnel were tending to the fire. 

There were no injuries as a result of this incident

The OPP continues to investigate this incident. If anyone witnessed this or has information regarding the circumstances they are encouraged to contact the Orillia OPP at 705-326-3536 or 1-888-310-1122.