BREAKING NEWS: Fire at Selsey Academy

Scores of firefighters are currently tackling a major fire at Selsey Academy this morning (Sunday, August 21).
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Aug 2016, 09:26 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2016, 18:48 BST

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Smoke coming from the academy as the fire takes holdSmoke coming from the academy as the fire takes hold
Smoke coming from the academy as the fire takes hold

A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said 10 fire engines are at the scene after receiving the first call just before 8am.

As a result of the fire, School Lane in Selsey is closed to traffic in both directions between the B2145 High Street junction and the Paddock Lane junction.

We will have updates to this story as and when we get them.

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