At approximately 11 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2024, the City of Campbell River Fire Department responded to a fire at 350 Dogwood Street, Carihi Secondary School.

The building was empty, and no injuries were reported. The fire was contained in one area of the school, and the cause is unknown at this time. Fire crews remain on scene. Due to the complex nature of this fire, they will continue monitoring the structure throughout the day. The City asks the public to stay away from the area. Please follow all directions from City staff, emergency services personnel and on-site security as work continues to assess the building and perform an investigation.

“Due to the prompt response of the City of Campbell River, Oyster River, and Courtenay Fire Departments, the fire was contained to the west side of the school,” said City of Campbell River Fire Chief, Dan Verdun. “We are working to assess the building and thank all Campbell River residents, particularly the students and staff at Carihi, for their patience.”

The City is working with School District 72 throughout this response. For information on Carihi Secondary School operations, please visit www.sd72.bc.ca or email info@sd72.bc.ca.

For the latest information from the City, please visit www.campbellriver.ca.

FIRE AT 350 DOGWOOD STREET CARIHI - NEWS RELEASE - NOVEMBER 2024