Fire crews tackle blaze in chemistry laboratory at Ashford's Highworth Grammar School
by James
Scott
A fire broke out in a science laboratory at an Ashford
school this morning.
Three fire engines were called to Highworth Grammar School
at about 6am after a caretaker discovered the blaze.
Crews from Ashford and Folkestone went to the school, in
Quantock Drive, after reports a science classroom was full of
smoke.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel to
extinguish the blaze in a heavily smoke-logged by 7.50am.
Head teacher Paul Danielsen said: "The fire brigade were called
immediately and they quickly put out the fire. The cause is being
investigated but it looks like an electrical fault – possibly a
faulty power supply."
He added the school was open as normal, but a classroom
would have to be refurbished.
No students had to be evacuated and no injuries were
reported.
30/11/12
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