Overview

• Five fire appliances, backed by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue, arrived within minutes on Saturday and used hose reel and covering jets to control the blaze.
• The fire originated in rooftop solar panels on the building’s west side, sending thick black smoke over Cramlington before it was extinguished.
• Northumbria Police and North East Ambulance Service attended the scene as a precaution and confirmed that no one was injured.
• The school will remain closed on Monday while structural advice is sought and remedial work is planned to address the charred roof and any internal damage.
• The county council is arranging alternative face-to-face learning provisions to minimize disruption for students during the closure.