Fire trucks responded to a blaze at the Lake Highlands Freshman Center just after 2 p.m. today. The flames, primarily confined to heavy curtains on the auditorium stage, were already mostly out thanks to quick work by band percussion teacher Matt Moore, who got started with a nearby fire extinguisher.
“There was quite a bit of smoke,” said Sam Ketchmark, who was leaving Wrangler practice as the four ladder trucks, two regular fire engines, 6 other fire vehicles and one ambulance arrived. “We were pretty surprised.”
Principal Bill Gallo reported no injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Blogger CAROL TOLER and her husband, Toby, are the parents of four LHHS graduates. She has an MBA from SMU and is the proud recipient of the Exchange Club of LH's Unsung Hero Award and Councilman McGough's Blake Anderson Public Service Award. She received LHHS PTA's Extended Service Award, FMJH PTA's Charger Award and a Life Membership from the LHFC PTA. She has moderated candidate debates for Dallas Mayor, Dallas City Council and RISD Trustee races and taught seminars on garnering publicity for nonprofits. She completed training with Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation and Inside RISD, and she's a sustaining member of LH Women's League. She has served on the boards of After8 to Educate, Dallas Free Press, Healing Hands Ministries and Camp Sweeney and chaired fundraisers for multiple Dallas nonprofits. Email ctoler@advocatemag.com.
