Investigation underway after temporary classroom goes up in flames at Totnes school

Firefighters are looking at the cause of the fire at King Edward VI Community College that's destroyed a building

The blaze happened on Saturday night
Author: Richard MuriePublished 13th Apr 2026

An investigation's underway into a fire at a Totnes school - that's completely destroyed a temporary classroom.

Flames could be seen for miles around as the building at King Edward VI Community College burned on Saturday night.

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue say crews from Totnes Fire Station were supported by staff from Ashburton and Paignton and they needed to set-up a water relay due to the remote location.

Firefighters tell us they prevented the fire from spreading to a nearby building and were on scene for around four hours.

The school is currently closed for the Easter holidays with classes due to restart on the 20th of April.

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