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Students at a Cochrane high school were briefly dismissed from class Wednesday after the building caught fire.

By CityNews Staff

Posted Mar 19, 2025 11:45 am.

Last Updated Mar 19, 2025 7:19 pm.

Students at a Cochrane high school were briefly dismissed from class Wednesday after the building caught fire.

(Leta Taylor/Supplied)

The Town of Cochrane says the blaze was related to ongoing construction on the roof of the Bow Valley High School expansion.

The fire was quickly contained thanks to a quick response from emergency crews.

Students have since returned to class.

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