FIREFIGHTERS rushed to a Clacton school after a section of its roof was set alight.
Essex County Fire and Rescue crews from Clacton, Colchester, and Weeley were at White Hall Academy, in Melbourne Road, at 1.12pm, yesterday, August 28, after receiving reports of a fire.
After arriving at the scene, it was determined a small section of a roof cavity was on fire and crews worked together to extinguish the blaze.
Firefighters used an Aerial Ladder Platform to inspect hotspots in the primary school’s roof.
A spokesman for Essex County Council at the time said: “We are aware of a fire affecting part of the White Hall Academy site, in Melbourne Road, Clacton, and are in communication with the school.
“Once the fire service’s work has concluded, we will work with the school to assess the damage and support any necessary alternative arrangements to facilitate the start of the autumn term next week.”
Essex County Fire and Rescue has said the fire was caused accidentally while works were being carried out on the roof.
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