TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson Fire Department says crews were called to Salpointe Catholic High School around 8 p.m. Sunday night for reports of a fire.
Firefighters say they were able to control the fire by 9:12. No injuries were reported.
SCHOOL FIRE 🔥 #TucsonFire has controlled a 2-alarm fire at Salpointe High School. Fought defensively, #TFD was dispatched at 8:10, first units on scene at 8:14. Fire called under control at 9:12. No injuries. Fire investigators are on scene https://t.co/AjZ7JqoLeD
— Tucson Fire Department (@TucsonFireDept) July 18, 2022
In a Facebook post, Salpointe says the 700 wing (English) and the 400 wing suffered water damage.
Salpointe also says the campus is closed Monday July, 18th and all activities are canceled.
The Tucson Fire Department is still investigating the cause of the fire.
Salpointe released this statement Monday:
Salpointe Catholic suffered a serious fire on Sunday evening, July 17. The Tucson Fire Department and Tucson Police Department responded quickly and valiantly. We do not yet know the cause. We are grateful that no one was injured. The fire started in the attic space above room 703 and spread throughout the 700 English wing, which suffered significant damage. Smoke and water damage are also present throughout the 300 and 400 wings. Fire safety assessment personnel and building safety experts are on site today. Please rest assured that we will not open the campus until it is deemed safe to do so.
Campus is closed until further notice and all activities are canceled. Please do not visit the Salpointe Catholic campus until further notice. We have not determined building and air quality safety.
As of today, we hope to start school on August 8 as planned. We have no plans to switch to remote learning.
This is a devastating and unexpected setback. However, we will come together as a Salpointe community and we will meet this challenge. Our students’ education and wellness are our top priorities and we look forward to another successful year at Salpointe.
We ask God’s blessings on Salpointe; He has led us for the past 72 years and we trust that He will continue to show us the way. Please join us in praying for our community.
