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| Crews fight blaze at Shinewater Primary School in Eastbourne | Crews fight blaze at Shinewater Primary School in Eastbourne |
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| Fire crews have been battling a blaze at a primary school in Eastbourne overnight and are advising the public to avoid the area. | Fire crews have been battling a blaze at a primary school in Eastbourne overnight and are advising the public to avoid the area. |
| The fire started at Shinewater Primary School in Milfoil Drive just after midnight. | The fire started at Shinewater Primary School in Milfoil Drive just after midnight. |
| Crews from Eastbourne, Hailsham, Herstmonceux, Pevensey, Bexhill, Seaford, Hastings, Battle and Uckfeld were called in. | |
| The cause is not yet known, but an investigation is starting. | The cause is not yet known, but an investigation is starting. |
| The ground floor, first floor and roof of the building have been destroyed, East Sussex Fire and Rescue said. | The ground floor, first floor and roof of the building have been destroyed, East Sussex Fire and Rescue said. |
| Parent Peter George Allen witnessed the fire. Writing on Facebook, he said: "The head teacher had just walked past us and looked to be in tears. | Parent Peter George Allen witnessed the fire. Writing on Facebook, he said: "The head teacher had just walked past us and looked to be in tears. |
| "Cannot believe what I am watching here and it's a horrible feeling having to tell Francesca tomorrow." | "Cannot believe what I am watching here and it's a horrible feeling having to tell Francesca tomorrow." |