Two classrooms destroyed in Hackney school fire

Two classrooms have been destroyed after a fire in Hackney.

70 firefighters were called to a school on Downs Park Road in Hackney on Saturday morning.

Around 19 pupils and staff were evacuated as fire crews continued work on Saturday.

The blaze was extinguished by 1pm.

London Fire Brigade says an investigation into the cause is ongoing.

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