Daily News | A sixth Philadelphia school has closed because of damaged asbestos
Universal Vare, a charter school on South 24th Street in South Philadelphia, closed Friday after damaged asbestos was found in plaster above second-floor ceiling tiles during a routine inspection.“Given the scope of the work, the Universal Vare building will remain temporarily closed due to the confirmed asbestos fiber release episodes that were identified,” Universal CEO Penny Nixon said in an email to Vare families.
“We will provide an update early next week on the status of the Universal Vare building,” wrote Nixon. “We appreciate your cooperation, and we will continue to engage with you as information becomes available.”other buildings closed from asbestos are Building 21, Frankford High, Mitchell Elementary and C.W. Henry.Simon Gratz Charter High School was closed and reopened in March.
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