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Boys arrested after fire at derelict school

Supplied A fire at a derelict school seen behind trees and bushesSupplied
The former Taxal Lodge School, which closed in 1998, had already been damaged by several fires

Two 15-year-old boys have been arrested over a fire at a derelict school in Derbyshire.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the former Taxal Lodge School in Whaley Bridge at about 20:35 BST on Sunday.

Emergency services remain at the scene of the dilapidated building in Linglongs Road on Monday.

Derbyshire Police confirmed the boys were detained on suspicion of arson. They remain in custody.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service Derelict former Taxal Lodge School in Whaley BridgeDerbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
In 2010, Derbyshire Police warned the old school was dangerous and contained "numerous hazards"

A joint police and fire investigation into the cause of the blaze is due to begin.

Police remain at the scene alongside fire crews, from Whaley Bridge and Chapel, with an aerial ladder platform and a water carrier.

A fire service spokesperson added: "Local residents are advised to please keep windows and doors closed if they see or smell smoke, and to please avoid the area."

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