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There has been an overnight fire at a primary school in County Antrim. A County Antrim primary school has been badly damaged in an overnight fire.
Whitehouse Primary School in Newtownabbey was badly damaged in the blaze, which was reported at about 0230 BST. When crews arrived at Whitehouse Primary School in Newtownabbey shortly after 0230 BST a number of different areas of the school were alight.
A number of homes in the area had to be evacuated for a time as strong winds fanned flames towards the properties. A number of nearby homes had to be evacuated for a time as strong winds fanned flames towards the properties.
It is believed the fire was started deliberately.It is believed the fire was started deliberately.
"Such was the strength of the wind and the ferocity of the blaze that fire was spreading through trees and large amounts of burning embers were falling on property around the area," said Chris Kerr of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.
"We had to ask the police to evacuate some residents for their safety.
"Sadly, the early indications are that this fire has been deliberate."