Ongoing fire causes school closure in Milton Keynes
A school in Milton Keynes has temporarily closed its doors due to an ongoing blaze that started this morning (Tuesday, March 17).
Bishop Parker Catholic Nursery and Primary School enforced a temporary closure today as a fire at a recycling unit in Newton Leys, Bletchley posed a safety risk. A spokesperson from the school said on Facebook: “Due to the fire at the recycling plant and smoke directly above school we need to remain closed for today. This is for the safety of the children.”
The fire broke out this morning at Bletchley Landfill on Guernsey Road. Six fire engines and crews, a turntable ladder and crew, and four officers were called to the scene at the single-storey recycling unit.
The building is severely damaged by fire and smoke. Emergency services have scaled back since 10:30am, but firefighters remain at the scene.