Firefighters tackle blaze at school in Yatton

Firefighters have been at the scene this afternoon

A school in North Somerset has had at least half of its roof destroyed in a "significant fire", according to the fire service.

Avon Fire and Rescue sent six fire engines and 36 fire officers to tackle a blaze at Yatton Infants School after the first call was made at 13:18 BST.

Yatton High Street was shut by Avon and Somerset Police earlier but has now reopened.

Fire crews remain on the scene working to dampen down hot spots.

The fire service and school have confirmed everyone was accounted for.

Darren French, Avon Fire and Rescue station commander said: "Unfortunately half of the roof has gone, half the school has gone.

"We don't think it was anything suspicious at the moment but we will find out in due course working with the police."

The fire started on Monday afternoon

The fire has badly damaged the school

In a statement the fire service said: "The cause of the incident is unknown awaiting a fire investigation in due course."

A statement on Yatton School's website said the fire has caused "significant damage" to the Infant school and that they school's trust is putting together a plan for continuing lessons when half term ends.