School confident of fast return to class after fire
Principal Quentin Gunderson says face-to-face teaching will resume as soon as possible.
www.bbc.comI don’t have live updates ready to display right now, but I can summarize the latest widely reported school fire news if helpful and point you to reliable sources.
- Latest as of late 2025–early 2026 coverage centers on several notable incidents:
- A fire at St Martin’s School near Oswestry led to closures and an ongoing investigation, with authorities describing the cause as accidental and fire crews monitoring for hotspots. This was reported by BBC in 2025, including details on damage and reopening uncertainty. [cite ]
- The Promise School in Okehampton, Devon, suffered a major fire that destroyed the roof and much of the building; officials described the cause as not suspicious, with online learning planned during interim arrangements and ongoing contingency planning. [cite ][cite ]
- A separate incident in Bishopton, Renfrewshire, involved a deliberate fire at Bishopton Primary School, prompting a police investigation and no injuries reported. [cite ]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent articles from major outlets and deliver a concise, up-to-date timeline with key details (locations, causes ruled in or out, current status, and reopening plans). I can also provide direct links to the latest reports.