A HEAD teacher is ‘truly grateful’ for the efforts of Cheshire Fire Service after a fire broke out at a high school in Appleton.
Three fire engines were called to attend the scene of a blaze that had started in a classroom in Bridgewater High Upper School last Friday.
Fire alarm systems alerted the school to evacuate the building as fire crews attended the Upper School site at approximately 4.15pm.
Two hose reel jets were used to extinguish the flames before the area was ventilated.
Cheshire Fire Service confirmed an investigation will now take place to establish the cause of the blaze.
Keiron Powell, head teacher at Bridgewater High School, said: “We are pleased to report that everyone safely evacuated the building and the damaged caused by the fire was contained.
“From the outset I’d like to thank the fire service for their professionalism and compassion as they handled the incident. We should all be truly grateful for the service they provide.
“I’d also like to commend the students (mostly Y11 doing extra GCSE study on a Friday night) and staff for all following our fire procedures with efficiency and effectiveness, which ultimately ensured nobody was harmed and the damaged was contained.”
Mr Powell added that due to the efforts of Cheshire Fire crews, the school has been able to open to all year groups this morning, Monday.
A spokesperson from Cheshire Police added: “At 4.30pm on Friday 19 January, officers were made aware of a fire at Bridgewater Upper School in Warrington.
“Police were not required to attend the scene and the investigation is being undertaken by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.”
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