article_snippet: Scores of firefighters have been tackling a blaze following an explosion at a primary school in Weybridge today.
article_snippet: Eight fire engines and more than 40 crew members are currently at the scene where flames and a huge plume of black smoke can be seen rising into the air.
article_snippet: Plumes of smoke: Scores of firefighters have been tackling a fire in Weybridge following an explosion next to a primary school .
article_snippet: Dozens of people in the surrounding area watched and took pictures as emergency services arrived to tackle the blaze.
article_snippet: Emergency respopnse: Eight fire engines and more than 40 crew members are currently at the scene and a plume of black smoke can be seen rising into the air .
article_snippet: and I am particularly grateful to my colleagues and the emergency services for dealing with the situation so professionally. '
article_snippet: Officers are providing assistance to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service while Surrey Fire is tackled.
article_snippet: I didn't see any emergency services at that point but did see children being evacuated and holding hands with adults who looked calm, but there were a few people panicking - it was awful, terrifying. '
article_snippet: The Chief Fire Officer was able to explain to all the older children that fires like this are extremely rare and that The Chief Fire Officer was very impressed by the manner in which all the older children conducted all the older children very safely.'
highlights_snippet: Eight fire engines and more than 40 crew members currently at the scene .
  