In flames
Under control
WILLEMSTAD--Curaçao's Education and Science Sector called on schools in Buena Vista, Heintje Kool and surrounding areas to remain closed Friday, as a precautionary measure following the major fire that broke out in the area. The advisory was issued to school administrators to protect students, teachers and other school personnel from potential dangers associated with the fire and its after-math.
The schools specifically mentioned in the announcement were “kol pa Formashon Integral Tirso Martha, Juan Pablo Duarte VSBO and AGO, Skol Nechi Pietersz and Emmy Berthold School, which is located in the Cola Debrot building. According to the Education and Science Sector, the decision to recommend the closures was made because of safety concerns.
Authorities urged parents and guardians not to send their children to school or allow them to walk through the affected locations, as conditions could pose risks to their health and well-being.
The blaze prompted an extensive emergency response involving the Curaçao Fire Department, the Airport Fire Department, the Police Force KPC and several other organisations. Residents in nearby neighbourhoods were also warned about smoke spreading through the area.
The Education and Science Sector indicated that it would continue monitoring the situation in consultation with the government agencies responsible for public safety. Based on information pro-vided by those authorities, government was to announce during the weekend whether the affected schools can resume classes on Monday.
