Pupils praised after blaze at Castle Brom school

BURNT OUT: Damage caused by the
small electrical fire. Photo/WMFS

FIRE crews were called after a blaze broke out at Castle Bromwich Junior School earlier today (Monday).
The fire is believed to have been caused by a hand dryer in the Year 3 toilets and the alarm was raised mid-morning.
Sheldon Fire Station, which responded to the 999 call, said that hose reels were used to douse the flames.
In an email to parents, the school said: "The building was evacuated and all pupils were safely accounted for within a few minutes.
"The fire brigade congratulated the children on an excellent, quick evacuation and their behaviour was fantastic as they waited on the playground."
Following the incident, Year 3 pupils were moved to different classrooms while the air cleared.
The school said there was little damage done, but that children's coats may smell slightly "smoky".