Article published March 15, 2008
Smoke from heater delays school classes
Classes at Monclova Christian Academy were delayed about two hours yesterday after a diesel-fueled heater in the academy's new school building adjoining the Monclova Road Baptist Church malfunctioned, filling both structures with smoke, authorities said.
No one was at the church and the school building, 7819 Monclova, when an automatic fire alarm sounded about 4:50 a.m., Monclova Township Deputy Fire Chief Michael George said. The school building is under construction and classes are being held in the church's gym.
Upon arrival, fire crews found heavy smoke in both buildings and used thermal imaging equipment to locate the malfunctioning heater. They found the heater 15 minutes later on the first floor of the two-story school building. It was blowing out smoke but was not on fire, Chief George said.
Firefighters turned it off and aired out the buildings. A damage estimate was not available, the chief said.
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