Traffic disruption as fire crews tackle large blaze at Derbyshire school

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service received a call to attend a fire in the roof of the building at 12.12 pm.

The school has been evacuated and everyone is safe and accounted for.

A spokesman for the school said: “Our beautiful, vibrant school is on fire. No children in school today. All safe. Emergency services attending. Please stay away to help. I am heartbroken.”

Smoke and flames can be seen from a distance, as far as Wollaton, as crews continue to extinguish the blaze, thought to have started in the roof.

The fire service are requesting that people stay away, stick to social distancing and do not gather to watch the fire.

Firefighters from Long Eaton, Ilkeston and Ascot Driveare being supported by firefighters from Nottinghamshire’s Arnold, Highfields, London Road, and Stapleford. Motorists have been advised to avoid the area.

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