update #2 braun and school of nursing building closure

(july 15, 2008 - thunder bay, on) the braun building complex and the school of nursing building were closed on tuesday, july 15, due to a fire that took place on monday evening, july 14, 2008.

lakehead university has not determined the extent of the damage as access to the building is restricted. lakehead will share information about access to the building through regular communications bulletins.

this is what we know to date:

access to the braun building is closed until monday, july 21 due to health and safety issues (e.g. air quality, lack of fire alarms, etc.).

the school of nursing building may be opened prior to monday, july 21 if health and safety issues can be adequately addressed in the school of nursing. a communications bulletin will be issued on wednesday afternoon on the status of access to this building.

there are many unanswered questions regarding the fire - such as who is being displaced and for how long, the extent of the damage, and the time and cost of repairs. the answers to these and other questions will be shared with the university community as soon as they are known.

all employees with offices in the buildings concerned should contact their immediate supervisor for further instructions.

lakehead university will issue an update on the situation at 5 p.m. on wednesday, july 16.

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media: michael pawlowski, vice-president (administration and finance), is available for media comment and can be reached directly at 807-343-8383. for additional information, please contact heather scott, communications officer, 807-472-9113, or commun@lakeheadu.ca.