Fire crews sent to blaze at school in Hartlepool

Fire crews attended a Hartlepool school after a blaze broke out earlier today.
The blaze was out before the fire brigade arrived.The blaze was out before the fire brigade arrived.
The blaze was out before the fire brigade arrived.

Two fire engines were sent to High Tunstall College of Science, on Elwick Road, after receiving a report of a fire.

The fire was in one of the toilet areas at the school.

A spokesman for Cleveland Fire Brigade said: "Cleveland Fire Brigade were called at 1.14pm to High Tunstall College of Science, on Elwick Road, West Park, Hartlepool to a report of a fire at the school.

"Two fire appliances attended.

"These appliances were from Stranton Fire Station.

"A toilet roll holder was completely destroyed by fire, and there was 20% smoke damage to the toilet area.

"The fire was out on the fire brigade's arrival.

"Positive pressure ventilation was in use."