Arson suspected as former school gutted by fire
The blaze is being treated as suspicious by police
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Police are investigating a blaze at a derelict school in Hythe as suspected arson.
The fire at the former Foxwood School on Seabrook Road was thought to have been started between 19:00 BST and 22:00 on Thursday.
Crews from Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) remained at the scene until 15:00 on Friday, with nine fire engines and a height vehicle.
No injuries were reported by KFRS and the cause of the fire is not yet known.
Kent Police said it is treating the incident as suspicious and an arson investigation is ongoing.
The force added the building is now structurally unsafe within the gated private grounds.
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