Minden Mayor Bill Robertson says the stand-alone gymnasium was destroyed in the blaze, which required mutual aid from five area fire departments to fight.
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MINDEN, LA (KSLA) -
Fire investigators say a piece of hot metal from a metal grinder caused a fire at a Minden school gymnasium.
"We do know the building was under construction, they were out here working," said Minden Firefighter, Daniel Davison.
The entire building and it's contents were destroyed in the fire.
Minden Mayor Bill Roberston says the firefighters were able to get the fire at the Glenbrook School gym under control but stayed at the scene putting out "hot spots."
Robertson says the stand-alone gymnasium was destroyed in the blaze, which required mutual aid from several area fire departments to fight.
The private K-12 school is off of Country Club Drive and Hwy 159.
A school coach says the "old gymnasium" was used for a lot of activities, and it's loss is considered a pretty big one for the school. The athletic department will be making some adjustments.
One firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion on the scene.
The damage is estimated at a half million dollars.
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Minden Mayor Bill Robertson says the stand-alone gymnasium was destroyed in the blaze, which required mutual aid from five area fire departments to fight.
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