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Fire Ignites At Abandoned School In Van Nuys

VAN NUYS (CBSLA.com) — The attic of a vacant school reportedly caught fire Saturday in Van Nuys.

Firefighters responded at 11:12 a.m. to 14111 Sherman Way, said Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles City Fire Department.

The blaze was knocked down at 11:55 a.m., Humphrey said.

No injuries were reported.

The structure once housed the Pinecrest School but is slated for demolition.

Officials did not say what could have caused the fire.

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