We were shocked this morning with the terrible news that The Old School Center was on fire. Dan got a call early, neighbors reported hearing an explosion around 5:00 am but by the time anyone arrived there were flames shooting out the roof of this huge 3 story building.
Fire departments from all over the county came to help but it didn't take too long before the Farmington Water tower emptied. Fire trucks started driving to Trivoli and soon emptied that water tower. Don't drive on 116 between Hanna City and Farmington the trucks are running back and forth filling up at the Hanna City water tower.
The fire department may need to head to Norris, IL if they can't get this under control. One fireman told Dan this is going to burn for a day and a half.
Below is a picture of one of the many pumping stations to help fight the fire.
The Red Cross showed up to help feed the fire fighters.
We are going to need help for Bethany's wedding June 1st. Mom had reserved the entire school for the Reinhard family and the Bluffton young group. Here at Meisterville we are keeping Bill's family. The hotel's in the area are full.
Another huge concern is the camps, they are coming up in June and hosts hundreds of kids. Where in the world will they go this late?
Please pray for Dan and Susan. This is a huge financial loss for them.
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