Firefighters battle blaze at former Vance Elementary School in Paris

Firefighters battle blaze at former Vance Elementary School in Paris

PARIS, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — Firefighters battled a blaze at the former Vance Elementary School in Paris, Illinois. According to the Paris Fire Chief Zack Janis, crews were dispatched to the former elementary school around 3 a.m., Thursday, for reports of smoke showing from the exterior of the building. According to the Paris Union School District 95, the elementary school has been out of service for over 20 years, with the 2000-2001 school year be…

Old Vance School Fire – Paris, Ill.

Paris, Ill. (ECWd) – Early this morning, the old Vance School in Paris, Illinois was engulfed in flames. The Paris Fire Department is still on scene. No other information is available at this time. Cover photo was taken by Vermilion County Watchdog at around 4...