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Old School, No Sprinklers, Big Risk | Milwaukee News
A century-old Milwaukee school turned to ash in a devastating fire — and the real shocker? It had no sprinklers or alarms, a glaring gap in safety for aging public buildings. State law, Act 270, blocks cities from enforcing stricter codes, leaving hundreds of schools vulnerable. Parents are terrified — what if their kids were inside? The district faces $265 million in deferred maintenance, with most buildings over 85 years old. Officials now weigh tough options: a referendum, downsizing, or selling old buildings. Fire chiefs warn that sprinklers could have saved lives — but retrofitting is…
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