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Major fire at Sussex school

Fire breaks at Selsey Academy - more than 50 firefighters

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Aerial photographs show extent of school fire damage

The blaze has taken hold of one of the main school buildings

Aerial photographs reveal the extent of the damage caused by a blaze at a school in Selsey, that broke out at 8am this morning.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue service told ITV News Meridian that 14 pumps and crew are currently working to get the fire under control.

Emergency services are still battling the huge fire.

Dozens of people have gathered around the school, in shock at scale and severity of the fire.

The cause of the blaze is not yet known,

Plumes of black smoke can be seen from miles around.

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