Garibaldi Secondary School in Maple Ridge is closed Wednesday after a fire Tuesday night.
In a statement on its website, School District 42 says the Maple Ridge Fire Department was called out to the fire, and while it was contained, the school will remain closed for a damage assessment and “ensure the safety of the premises.”
“We understand the disruption this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding. We will provide an update as soon as more information becomes available.”
In a statement to CityNews, the school district shares the school will reopen for classes Thursday.
“Garibaldi Secondary will be open tomorrow, though the cafeteria and kitchen will remain closed for the remainder of this school year. The majority of the damage is limited to smoke and water, and we will be working to clean and restore the affected areas.”
CityNews has reached out to the Ridge Meadows RCMP for more information.
–With files from Monika Gul