Fire At Wilmer Elementary

Wilmer Schoo A school official says it appears this was an act of vandalism.

by Chad Petri

Published: Sun, May 31, 2009 - 8:55 pm CST Last Updated: Mon, June 01, 2009 - 3:50 pm CST

A new school catches fire in Wilmer and the blaze may have been set on purpose. The fire started at Wilmer Elementary around 6pm Sunday, May 31, 2009. Crews spent almost three hours trying to put it out. Mobile County School Facilities Manager Tommy Sheffield says it appears someone set fire to several mops and threw them on the school roof. Damage was contained to the cafeteria. Fortunately, no one was hurt.

“It's a brand new school you know it's depressing just thank god school's out for the summer we have the opportunity to get it back and rebuild it before school opens,” says Sheffield. He says the fire caused several hundred thousand dollars worth of damage. Volunteer firefighters from Wilmer, Tanner Willaims, Semmes and Georgetown helped put it out.

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mob1 Says:

Mon, Jun 01, 2009 at 12:56 pm

As for no sound that might be for the best. I listened to this over the radio, no sound might be a good thing…:)

mob1 Says:

Mon, Jun 01, 2009 at 12:54 pm

Rnuts: I know what you mean. I am a member of a county department and they forget to mention us a time or two. Its no big deal because in my situation I do not get paid anymore or less..

However, only mentioning a department that was not even there better yet 10-15 miles away..Hehe.

Maybe chad inhaled to much smoke…Hahaha..Just messing with you Chad P.

belinda5672 Says:

Mon, Jun 01, 2009 at 12:45 pm

not only do you get the departments wrong you also don’t know how to put sound on your videoes.

RNuts Says:

Mon, Jun 01, 2009 at 11:57 am

mob1

I am a member of a search and rescue group in Baldwin county. We have been on searches before that the news reporters have added or forgotten participating agencies. It’s normal. Maybe they are going by memory resulting in an error.

mob1 Says:

Mon, Jun 01, 2009 at 10:34 am

CMB1: yes you are right so whats your point. I never said anything about this being close to Grand Bay!
Read the last sentence of the new article and then read my post again, that might clear the air for you.

RNuts Says:

Mon, Jun 01, 2009 at 9:53 am

Chad Petri. I would like to know how much vandalism and theft costs the Mob Co Schools each year. I wonder if it is a large enough amount to warrant better security to prevent thefts and vandalism instead of having to replace and fix. Maybe would make a good news story for you. Just a thought.

RNuts Says:

Mon, Jun 01, 2009 at 9:48 am

New rule.(I bet) Mops are not to be left outside.

cmb1 Says:

Mon, Jun 01, 2009 at 8:58 am

mob1 thats not anywhere close to Grand Bay?

mob1 Says:

Mon, Jun 01, 2009 at 6:50 am

Ummm, Grand Bay was not on scene. They had Wilmer, Semmes - Ladder Truck, Tanner Williams and Georgetown.