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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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