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Sixty homes evacuated after fire Inquiry into derelict school fire
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Sixty homes were evacuated after a late night fire at a derelict south Wales valleys school. Police and fire officers have launched an investigation after 60 homes were evacuated following a fire at a derelict south Wales valleys school.
People living next to the old Blaencaerau school in Maesteg were told to leave as a precaution, but they were allowed to return two hours later. People living next to the old Blaencaerau school in Maesteg were told to leave as a precaution on Monday night.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they were alerted to the blaze shortly before 2200 GMT on Monday. But they were allowed to return two hours later.
Fire investigation officers will launch an inquiry into the cause of the incident later. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to the blaze shortly before 2200 GMT.
Det Sgt Paul Mason of Bridgend CID said: "We are currently working with the fire service to establish the cause of the fire."
Anyone with information can contact South Wales Police on 01656 679518 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.