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School Fire Caused by Waxing Rags | Milwaukee News

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A fire at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School—just weeks after the school year ended—was caused by spontaneous combustion from solvent-soaked rags tossed into plastic bins. The 109-year-old building is now a total loss, and the district is racing to demolish it while planning what comes next for students and the community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5082ce61409c6ee0

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