In the winter one building is closed and is a emergency shelter when the main building burns down.
"When", not "if"?
"If', when was a poor choice of word. English as a third lauguage...
Actually, I think "when" is perfectly acceptable, both in English grammar and the intent of the statement. The building has no other use, so "when" the other building burns, it is used.
Also, it conveys a firmer sense of the reality that the primary building is vulnerable and helps remind people to stay aware of the danger and what to do.
So I vote for "when the building burns."
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