Lake Land College is working with industry professionals to assess the extent of damage caused by a fire that broke out on an isolated section of the roof of Neal Hall at Lake Land College yesterday.
The Mattoon Fire Department declared the fire out by 4:35 p.m. after determining all smoldering and hot spots were extinguished.
The initial assessment reveals the building is structurally safe, but there is smoke damage throughout the building and water damage to the roof and commons are of the north wing.
Crews have begun the cleanup process and continue to assess damage to classroom materials and electronics in addition to the structural elements.
The roof of Neal Hall was being replaced and the contractors who were working on the roofing project escaped from the building without injury. There were no students or staff in the building when this occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The College extends its gratitude to the following agencies that joined Lake Land College Police Officers in responding to the 911 call: Mattoon Fire Department, Charleston Fire Department, Lincoln Fire Department, Mitchell-Jerdan Ambulance Service, Mattoon Police Department and Coles County Sheriff’s Department.
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