FIREFIGHTERS were called out after a fire broke out at a primary school currently being built in East Lothian.
Construction work on Blindwells Primary School is well under way and due to be complete in the coming months.
However, a spokesperson for East Lothian Council confirmed that the emergency service was called out to the school yesterday afternoon.
They said: “We are confirming full details with our construction partner but can state that a small fire occurred within one of the construction areas, which was extinguished very quickly.
“Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended as a precaution.”
It is understood that “localised damage is currently being assessed”.
The school is being built at the same time as another primary school at Craighall is also being constructed.
Recruitment for headteachers at the schools is also under way, with an announcement expected in the near future.
Project costs for both schools combined are estimated at £49.6 million and are predominantly funded through Section 75 developer contributions.
Each school will have places for up to 420 children, and an early learning and childcare centre will also offer 100 places for youngsters aged two to five.
More than 1,500 homes are being built at the new town of Blindwells, between Tranent, Prestonpans, Cockenzie and Port Seton, and Longniddry.
