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Woodborough Primary School suffers extensive damage in fire

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The fire was in the roofspace of the building which has sustained severe damage

A village primary school has been extensively damaged by fire.

Eight fire engines were called to a large blaze at Woodborough Primary School, near Pewsey, at about 18:40 BST.

Firefighters from Hampshire were also called in to support crews battling the fire in the roofspace of the building.

The fire has been brought under control but crews are expected to remain on the scene for several hours. A number of road closures are in place in the area.

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Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service are expected to remain at the school for several hours

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service asked residents to keep their doors and windows closed due to smoke.

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A number of roads closures have been put in place near the school
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