Ashton Primary School in Preston to close after fire

A Preston school hit by a serious blaze will not be open tomorrow (Monday March 9), it has been announced.
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Five fire engines from Preston, Wesham, Fulwood and Bamber Bridge and an aerial ladder platform from Blackpool were called to a fire at Ashton Primary School on Ainsdale Drive, Preston, on Saturday night.

Today the school posted a message on its website, saying: "Monday 9th March- UNAVOIDABLE SCHOOL CLOSURE - due to a fire over the weekend school will be closed on Monday.

"We will let you know as soon as possible on Monday if we will be open on Tuesday."

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