Two

teenagers have been arrested after a fire at Treviglas school in Newquay today.

Firefighters managed to stop the fire spreading to the entire science block

after they were alerted to the fire just before midnight on wednesday.

Over 40 firefighters foought the blaze which severely damaged three rooms in

the maths and science block of the school. No-one was injured.

Devon and Cornwall Police have

arrested to 17-year-old youths on suspicion of burglary and arson.

Head teacher, Karen Ross, said

the school would remain closed for most pupils, although A-level students were

able to sit a planned examination.

It will open on Friday for

students in year 10, 11, 12 and 13, but year seven to 11 pupils have been asked

not to attend.

Staff have rescued students'

course work and the school's pet animals.

Forensic teams, including a

sniffer dog, have been on site to investigate the fire.

Chris Ruberry, the fire

investigation team's group manager, said the fire took hold very quickly but

they managed to stop it spreading although it had caused extensive damage

inside the science block.

We will give further updates as

we get them.