School forced to close because of fire

A school has been forced to close after a fire broke out this morning.

Middlestown Primary Academy is shut today after small electrical fire occurred in a light fitting.

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The fire was extinguished within school and the fire service were called.

However the electrics have had to be turned off whilst repairs are made. The school also has no heating.

The school is currently awaiting the arrival of an electrician.

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