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Devon School Roof Engulfed in Flames
22 Feb
Summary
- Firefighters are actively battling a large roof fire at The Promise School.
- The incident was reported around 3:30 PM GMT on February 22, 2026.
- Six fire trucks and special appliances are currently on the scene.

A substantial fire has broken out at The Promise School in Okehampton, Devon, with firefighters actively working to bring it under control. The emergency services were alerted to the incident at around 3:30 PM GMT on February 22, 2026. Initial reports described seeing "smoke and flames" and "thick black smoke" emanating from the school premises.
Upon arrival, emergency crews found the entire length of the school's roof involved in the fire. Currently, six fire trucks and additional special appliances are present at the scene. The situation remains ongoing as firefighters continue their efforts to extinguish the blaze and prevent further spread.




