A late-night fire has caused damage to Keith Grammar School in Moray, leaving parents uncertain about when it will reopen. Emergency services were called to the school after the blaze broke out at around 7pm on Friday, September 4.
Six fire crews, along with a specialist high reach appliance, were sent to the scene by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) to bring the fire under control. Crews extinguished the blaze within two hours of being called.
Council confirms no deliberate fire
Moray Council said the fire does not appear to have been deliberate, and arrangements for pupils returning on Monday will be shared with parents and carers "as soon as possible". Keith Sports and Community Centre, which occupies the same site as the school, was delayed in opening until 10am on Saturday, September 5.
A spokesperson for Moray Council said: "We can confirm a fire broke out at Keith Grammar School on the evening of Friday 4 September. There were no reported casualties. Initial investigations suggest this was not a deliberate fire and we await the full completed report to confirm the cause.
"Work will be ongoing over the weekend to determine the damage caused and ensure the safety of the building. Arrangements for pupils for next week will be shared with parents and carers as soon as possible."
No injuries reported
Keith Sports & Community Centre will have a slightly delayed opening at 10am on Saturday, September 5. The council spokesperson added: "Thank you to those who raised the alarm and to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for attending, getting the fire under control and making the building safe so quickly."
No one was injured as a result of the fire. A SFRS spokesperson said: "We were alerted to a fire at Keith Grammar School at 7.05pm on Friday, September 4. Operations control mobilised six appliances and a high reach appliance. The fire was extinguished and crews left the scene at 9.05pm after ensuring the area was made safe."
