Primary school fire breaks out as emergency services rush to scene
Firefighters are currently at the scene
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A fire has broke out at SS Simon & Jude CE Primary School in Bolton, with firefighters tackling the blaze at the scene.
The fire is believed to have started from the roof of the primary school.
Footage posted online shows the flames spreading across the entire building.
Everyone managed to get out of the building safely, according to the headteacher Simon Bramwell.
Everyone managed to get out of the building safely (stock image)
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Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service have released a statement about the blaze.
A spokesperson said: “At 8.30am on Thursday August 17, fire crews were called to reports of a fire at a school on Newport Road, Bolton.
“Ten fire engines from across Greater Manchester were quickly mobilised to the incident.
"The fire initially involved the roof space of the school hall.
“Firefighters remain at the scene, using breathing apparatus and hose reels to extinguish the fire. Road closures remain in place.”
Road closures have been put in place as firefighters deal with the flames.
Newport Road and Forester Hill Avenue are both closed off to traffic.
Speaking to The Bolton News, CEO of Vantage Multi Academy Trust, Simon Bramwell, said: “We don’t know how bad it is yet. The fire is in the roof space, and until it is under control we won’t know how bad it is.
“The fire brigade were very quick to respond. It was spotted quickly by the school’s caretaking staff and nearby builders on site."
“Everybody got out safely.”
The headteacher commended the bravery of the firefighters.
"You see it on TV, but until you see guys putting asbestos suits on, you don’t realise how brave they are."
There are currently nine fire engines dealing with the blaze.
The headteacher expects there will be significant damage to the building.
He has promised to keep parents informed with any developments.
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