What is doane stuart school albany fire?

The Doane Stuart School in Rensselaer, Albany, New York, experienced a devastating fire on September 22, 2021, that destroyed its main academic building. The fire began in the early hours of the morning and took the help of over 100 firefighters from 11 departments and several hours to be controlled. Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities, but the school building was declared a total loss and extensive damage was done to the nearby chapel and other structures.

The Doane Stuart School is a private, co-ed, interfaith, college-preparatory school that serves students from nursery to grade 12. The main building destroyed in the fire housed high school and middle school classrooms, laboratories, library, administrative offices, and a chapel. The school administration has since relocated to its elementary school campus in Menands.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but it is believed to have started in the attic of the building. The school community has been devastated by the loss and has received an outpouring of support from individuals, organizations, and businesses in the region. The school administration has vowed to rebuild and reopen as soon as possible, and several fundraising efforts have been launched to support their efforts.