MOSCOW (Sputnik) — An explosion was reported Friday at the St George's Primary School in the UK city of Weybridge, Surrey.
Photos from the scene show heavy black smoke coming from the school. According to witnesses interviewed by local media, an explosion was heard coming from the school before a fire broke out.
Been a massive roof fire at St George's Junior School in #Weybridge Thankfully mum and everyone else is safe pic.twitter.com/c6OsJfJEWl
— Andy Roberts (@AndyRobertsGolf) March 13, 2015
"Officers are currently assisting [Surrey Fire and Rescue Service] following reports of a fire in Thames Street in #Weybridge. No reports of any injuries,” Surrey Police said on Twitter.
Officers are currently assisting @SurreyFRS following reports of a fire in Thames Street in #Weybridge. No reports of any injuries.
— Surrey Police (@SurreyPolice) March 13, 2015
A cordon is in place and several roads have been closed following the fire, police added, advising drivers to avoid the area.
Building site on school grounds went up in flames. Reports of large explosion #Weybridge fire pic.twitter.com/2CXSyzD3OC
— Anthony Zahra (@AntZahra) March 13, 2015