Fire at Ogema Elementary Sunday afternoon cancels classes for Pre-K through 3rd Grade on Nov. 13

Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) – A fire in the mechanical room of Ogema Elementary on Sunday afternoon caused a response from five lakes area fire departments and has canceled classes on Monday, Nov. 13 for grades pre-K through 3rd Grade at Ogema Elementary.

In a school district 435 social media post to families and staff, they confirmed the fire was extinguished quickly and confined to the mechanical room, however, due to the smoke spreading throughout the building, the district will be keeping Ogema Elementary closed on Monday.

The Waubun campus that includes grades four through 12 will keep their regular schedule.

School District 435 Superintendent Jordan Spaeth said, quote: “While we understand this may be a major inconvenience for many, please know that the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. We are thankful for the quick response and efforts of the Ogema Fire Department, Waubun Fire Department, White Earth Fire Department, Callaway Fire Department, Mahnomen Fire Department, White Earth Police Department, White Earth Ambulance, Ottertail Electric, and ACE Electric.”

The school district said they will provide additional building updates and updated scheduling information as it becomes available.

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