Firefighters used breathing apparatus to tackle a school fire last night.

The fire broke out in a storeroom at the Howard School in Derwent Way, Rainham at about 6.50pm.

Disruption to lessons was minimal today but part of the art block was severly damaged.

Crews from Medway, Chatham, Gillingham, and Rainham, along with a command unit vehicle, were sent to the scene to douse down the flames.

A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue Service, said: “The fire had started in the roof of the single story building and was well established when crews arrived.

"Firefighters used breathing apparatus to enter the building and put out the flames.

"It was extinguished by 9.15pm, and it is not know at this stage what caused the fire.”

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