Fire at Winton School

There is a fire in the boiler room of Winton School. The school has been evacuated and the fire service are on the scene.

via Spotted in Andover

Update at 12.10pm

Children are now being sent home from The Winton School. Parents are asked to use the side entrance to collect their children.
Andover Police via Twitter

Update 12.25pm

ITV Meridian are also covering the fire. Click here.

Update 12.30pm

We are currently attending a fire at The Winton School, Andover. All children and staff are safe and well. More updates to follow.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue via Twitter

Update 13.05pm

London road closed due to fire, #everyonesafe
Andover Police via Twitter

Update 13.30pm

Thanks to Kevin Williamsford via Martin Morris for the smoke engulfed buildings.

Update at 13.35pm

London Rd is closed between junctions for Admirals Way and Highlands Rd. Likely to be closed until 4pm today. Please avoid the area. 14887
Andover Police via Twitter

Update at 13.45pm

Crews are still attending an incident at The Winton School, Andover. Rest assured, they are working hard to bring the fire under control.
Hampshire Fire Service via Twitter

Update at 14.00pm

Fire engines on the road near the school – image thanks to Brandall Design

Update at 14.05pm

The fire is now under control at The Winton School, Andover. Firefighters will be on scene for a while dampening down.
Hampshire Fire Service via Twitter

First picture from the scene

For more coverage on the fire, the following are also covering it:

• ITV Meridian
• Breeze Andover
• Andover Advertiser
• Andover and Villages