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| Selsey school ablaze ablaze as explosions heard | Selsey school ablaze ablaze as explosions heard |
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| Explosions were heard at the scene of a fire that has engulfed a secondary school in West Sussex. | Explosions were heard at the scene of a fire that has engulfed a secondary school in West Sussex. |
| More than 75 firefighters are tackling the blaze at Selsey Academy in School Lane. Plumes of black smoke can be seen coming from the site. | |
| The blaze is broke out about 08:00 BST, with more than 60 calls being made to Sussex Control Centre. | |
| The fire can be seen clearly from Selsey Football Club, which is tweeting footage of the flames. | The fire can be seen clearly from Selsey Football Club, which is tweeting footage of the flames. |
| People in the vicinity have been advised to stay clear of the smoke, remain inside and keep their windows closed but crowds have gathered to watch the firefighting effort. | |
| Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has sent crews to help West Sussex colleagues. | |
| South East Coast Ambulance Service is also there. | |
| Fr Andy Wilkes tweeted from St Peter's Rectory: "Prayers for firefighters and all involved after large explosion and fire in #Selsey just now!" | Fr Andy Wilkes tweeted from St Peter's Rectory: "Prayers for firefighters and all involved after large explosion and fire in #Selsey just now!" |