Overview
- The blaze at the former Parkway Middle School, which started Tuesday around 8:20 p.m. BST, caused a partial collapse of the derelict building.
- Suffolk Fire and Rescue said crews worked through the night and brought the fire under control by early Wednesday, with four engines remaining on scene.
- A huge plume of smoke was visible for miles and the service logged more than 60 public calls as residents were told to keep windows and doors shut.
- Nine crews responded at first and three more engines were called about an hour later as teams from towns across Suffolk joined the effort.
- Officials have not given a cause or reported casualties, and the collapse will guide safety checks and the fire investigation.