Classroom fire rips through Brentwood Secondary College in Glen Waverley
A suspicious fire has ripped through portable classrooms at a school in Melbourne’s southeast this morning, with police now probing the cause of the blaze.
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A suspicious fire has ripped through portable classrooms at a school in Melbourne’s southeast this morning, with police now probing the cause of the blaze.
The fire is believed to have started in a classroom at Brentwood Secondary College on Watson’s Rd, Glen Waverley about 3.30am.
The blaze caused major damage to two classrooms before fighters brought it under control within 17 minutes.
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Two classrooms damaged in a fire at Brentwood Secondary College in Glen Waverley this morning. The cause of the fire not yet known & @VictoriaPolice are seeking witnesses. The school is expected to open as planned this morning. @3AW693 pic.twitter.com/xNHo4UzgZo
— Pat Mitchell (@patty_mitchell) March 11, 2019
The school is expected to remain open today for students and teachers.
It is believed a smaller fire had been lit in the school’s playground earlier in the night but the exact cause is not yet known.
Victoria Police are calling for witnesses and anyone with information has been urged to contact Crime Stopper son 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au
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