Firefighters are at the former Parkway Middle School in Haverhill, tackling a large fire that has broken out (12 May).
Crews from Woodbridge, Orford, Haverhill, Wickhambrook and Bury St Edmunds are on the scene, with 9 fire engines in total in attendance.
The fire service has received more than 60 calls from members of the public, with smoke being seen from a long distance away.
Residents are advised to keep all windows and doors shut. People should avoid the area, not travel towards the incident unless essential, and allow emergency services clear access to the scene.
Multiple fire, police and ambulance resources are in attendance.
Update: 9:35pm
There are now 12 fire engines at the scene, including crews from Sudbury, Mildenhall, Newmarket, Clare and Long Melford.
Update: 9:46pm
The public is strongly advised to avoid the area. Residents nearby should continue to keep their doors and windows closed.
Update: 10:13pm
The building has partially collapsed with 90% of it involved in the fire. Crews are making good progress on site.
Update: 12:15am (Wednesday 13th)
There continues to be a large multi-agency presence at the scene. The derelict building is now collapsing.
Update: 6:01am
Firefighters have worked through the night to bring the fire under control. While there are still a number of fire engines at the scene of the former school, numbers are now down to 4 at the site, with 3 on their way over.
Update: 10:50am
Firefighters remain at the scene with a multi-agency presence continuing throughout the morning. Police are maintaining the cordon while crews continue hot spotting and dampening down, a fire investigation will begin later today.
Update: 3:50pm
Fire Service activity at the scene has now been scaled back, with one fire engine remaining to monitor and extinguish isolated hotspots. Police remain on scene with cordons in place while investigations continue. A further reinspection of the site is planned for 7pm this evening.
Update: 4.01pm
A stop was called to this incident at 4.01pm, this means no further fire engines or crews are required at the scene. Police will remain on site.
