Crime & Safety
Fire Destroys Delco Catholic School Wednesday Night
Our Lady of Angels Regional Catholic School in Morton was ravaged by a fire late Wednesday night. Luckily, no one was hurt in the blaze.
MORTON, PA – A Delaware County Catholic school was destroyed in a massive fire late Wednesday night.
The Our Lady of Angels Regional Catholic School in Morton was ravaged by a fire that broke out at about 11 p.m. Wednesday.
The fire was raised to three alarms shortly after it broke out, according to the Holmes Fire Company.
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CBS Philadelphia reports a new boiler was installed in the school Wednesday before the fire broke out.
The school's gym, officer, and a statue of the Virgin Mary were saved by firefighters responding to the huge fire, according to NBC10.
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"No one was hurt in the fire.For the present moment, please offer a prayer for our OLA family," the school said on Facebook. "We shall overcome, Angels."
There is no word yet on what exactly caused the fire.
UPDATE: Information from scene of OLPH school fire in Morton reveals firefighters have knocked down flames, there is significant damage to parts of school building @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/sxgm34q1xw
— Joe Holden (@JoeHoldenCBS3) July 19, 2018
Image via Holmes Fire Company
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