Updated Information on Lakehead University Fire
(July 16, 2008 - Thunder Bay, ON) Lakehead University's Braun Building Complex and School of Nursing Building have remained closed due to a fire that took place on Monday evening, July 14, 2008.
The fire that originated on the second floor of the Braun Building is still under investigation by the Office of the Fire Marshall, and the cause is yet to be determined.
Based on information provided by the Fire Marshall's office, the School of Nursing Building will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 17.
The Braun Building is closed and will remain closed until further notice. This decision was made based on discussion with the Fire Marshall's Office and the Disaster Recovery Team, sent by the University's insurance companies.
Upon preliminary inspection of the Braun Building, it was discovered that potentially hazardous material resulting from the fire is spread throughout the Building. Once an analysis of health and safety issues is completed, a protocol for access will be communicated.
Since the fire occurred, Lakehead University Administration has been working diligently to find temporary workstations for staff, students, and faculty who have been displaced. It is the University's priority to resume normal business as soon as possible.
Another update will be provided at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 17.
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Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With a main campus located in Thunder Bay, Ontario and a campus in Orillia, Ontario, Lakehead has over 7,500 students and 2,000 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. In 2006, Research Infosource Inc. named