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Fire at Cairneyhill Primary School in Fife contained after all pupils and staff evacuated safely

Police have asked members of the public to avoid the area
Police have asked members of the public to avoid the area

POLICE in Fife are advising members of the public to avoid the area around Cairneyhill Primary School, Cairneyhill, following a fire at the premises this afternoon.

Fire crews rushed to the scene after the blaze was reported at around 1pm on Friday, December 8.

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All staff and pupils were evacuated and everyone who was within the building has been confirmed as safe.

Police and Fire and Rescue teams remain at the scene, where the blaze has been contained.

Members of the public are no longer being asked to stay indoors with windows closed.

Firefighters battle blaze at Fife primary school

The access road to the school, Northbank Road, is currently closed.

Chief Inspector Irene Ralston, Area Commander for West Fife, said: “We are asking the public avoid the area where possible as emergency services deal with this incident.

“Fortunately all staff and pupils were evacuated safely and we continue to support our partners as the fire is extinguished.

“Further updates will be issued on Fife Division’s Facebook and Twitter page as the incident progresses.”

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