Live updates as Ash Green school fire is put out and police arrest man in connection with blaze
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Firefighters tackling blaze at Ash Green school in Mixenden
Key Events
- Ten fire engines are at Ash Green school tackling the blaze
- A man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
- Church to be open tomorrow to support Halifax community and online fundraiser launched
- Halifax residents speak of 'massive flames, crackling and popping' and 'devastating' impact on community
Church sends out message of support
The Holy Nativity Church which serves parish of Mixenden and Illingworth in North Halifax as posted a message on social media.
'Thinking of the children’
Like many posts, people are thinking of the children and the whole of the community.
The initial reports
Emergency services are on the scene of a huge fire on what is believed to be on the site of Ash Green school in Mixenden.
Footage shows flames coming from the top of the building.
Smoke is billowing across the skyline and many residents took to social media to share footage and pictures of the incident.
It is believed that emergency services are on the scene of the fire.
West Yorkshire Fire Service and West Yorkshire Police have been contacted.
It is unknown if anyone has been injured in the fire at this stage, or any cause.
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