The library is burning

This is different for me.

I am not trying for some clever play of words.

I am thinking of what is happening now.

A few hours ago the local library caught fire,

 and with a touch of irony,

it shared the building with one of the local fire departments.

Pictures I have seen are grim.

Most likely a total loss.

A central part of the community is gone.

Now comes time to rebuild.

Reviews

[Lorry]

Ouch! So sad to know of a books destruction, never mind a library. It brings farenheit 451 to mind, but only after thinking of the poor staff turning up to see the devastation.
The pages can be replaced, i just hope everyone is safe and still employed.

[Jon Roggie]

This has turned into a local tragedy. Two firefighters lost their lives. Two kids, who caused the fire, have lost their future. Their families will be paying for it, and on it goes.

This is still too recent.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

was anyone hurt?

and how bad was the damage to the fire department, if any?

[Jon Roggie]

One firefighter confirmed dead, and one unaccounted for. Reports are ongoing.