Lowellville school fire repairs expected to start next week

LOWELLVILLE

Superintendent Rocco Nero said he’s hopeful work will begin next week to address the fire, smoke and water damage to Lowellville High School, caused after lightning struck its roof in mid-June.

Only minor repair work has been done since the fire, as the district is still waiting for a final report from the claims adjustor, Nero said.

“I’m praying” that repairs start soon, he said. The fire, which began at about 5 a.m. June 13, was contained to a 150-foot strip on the peak of the roof. However, water damage was evident on the second floor of the building, and heavy smoke damage is on the first and second floors.