Fire on school roof

Firefighters were called to a roof fire at a school in Melbourne Road, Clacton at 1:12pm. 

On arrival, four crews reported a small section of a roof cavity was on fire and worked to extinguish the fire. 

Firefighters used an Aerial Ladder Platform to inspect hotspots in the roof. 

The fire was caused accidentally while works were being carried out on the roof.

A spokesperson for Essex County Council said: “We are aware of a fire affecting part of the White Hall Academy site, in Melbourne Road, Clacton, and are in communication with the school.

“Once the fire service’s work has concluded, we will work with the school to assess the damage and support any necessary alternative arrangements to facilitate the start of the autumn term next week.”