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Officials: Students and staff escape Cheshire Academy dorm fire

Officials say the fire started in Hurley Hall dorm shortly after 4 a.m. on a second-floor advisor's room.

Emily Knapton

May 6, 2025, 12:44 PM

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Fire officials say 17 students and staff safely escaped an early Tuesday morning dorm fire at Cheshire Academy.

Officials say the fire started in Hurley Hall dorm shortly after 4 a.m. on a second-floor advisor's room.

The school officials say dorm residents were temporarily relocated to the JJ White auditorium and Gideon Welles Dining Commons, and counseling services are available.

Fire officials say the cause of the fire is under investigation.

The school announced on its website that all classes and exams for Tuesday are canceled.

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