Wales: Emergency services on scene after fire at school

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A primary school has been evacuated due to a fire, which has reportedly destroyed its roof. 

Pupils in Manorbier Church in Wales VC School in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, are “safe” and have been collected by their parents. However, pictures shared on social media show huge plumes of smoke coming from the school building.

A witness, who asked not to be named, said: “There was smoke coming out of the roof tiles. Smoke was coming out of all the tiles. It just caught into flames then.”

“The children were in there at the time. The owner of a local caravan park told the school to bring them to the club house to keep safe. Their parents came here to collect them.”

Fire crews from four stations were called to the blaze at around 11.15am.

Mid and West Fire Service said: “Property has been evacuated and crews are currently still in attendance with the incident ongoing.”

But Wales Online reports all children and staff are safe.

A Pembrokeshire Council spokesperson said: “We are aware of a fire at Manorbier School and can confirm that all children and staff are safe.

“Parents & carers are asked to collect learners from Buttyland Caravan Park using Norchard Lane route as usual route to the school is currently closed.”

Serious damage has been caused to a cottage adjacent to the small school, which caters for around 50 children.

Another witness said: “There was smoke coming out of the roof tiles. Smoke was coming out of all the tiles. It just caught into flames then.”

“The children were in there at the time. The owner of a local caravan park told the school to bring them to the club house to keep safe. Their parents came here to collect them.”

Damian Brown, who owns a property next to the school, said he saw the fire and rushed to help.

The told the BBC: “We just saw the smoke billowing from the school and I ran straight up there.

“In fairness the school teachers had done an amazing job and all the pupils were outside.

“The school roof has completely gone and it looks like property next to school has gone as well.”

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