The Ada Exempted Village Schools had a pipe that was part of the fire suppression system burst in the elementary portion of the K-12 building at approximately 4 p.m. on Monday, according to Meri Skilliter, superintendent.
“The rupture alerted the district’s security company, which dispatched the Ada Fire Department and administrators, who responded quickly,” said Skilliter.
Area affected included several hallways, the K-12 gymnasium, the library and a few classrooms.
A water mitigation service was summoned by the district to assist with clean-up shortly after the incident occurred.
“The district is continuing to assess the extent of any damage,” said Skilliter “School was cancelled due to road conditions on Tuesday, Jan. 22.”
“The school would like to thank the Ada Liberty Fire Department for their rapid response and all of their assistance immediate water mitigation,” said Skilliter. “We are located in a community that sincerely cares about the school. The fire department went above and beyond in assisting yesterday, and we are so grateful.”
