Lytchett Minster School caught alight after being struck by lightning
Students are returning to their fire-damaged school today. The arts block at Lytchett Minster School in Dorset was struck by lightning. Demolition work is taking place to make the building safe - but due to a lack of classrooms not all pupils will attend every school day.
Firefighters remain at the scene of a blaze in Dorset - that destroyed Lytchett Minster School - near Poole. The cause is thought to be a lightening strike - but no-one was injured.
The art block was completely destroyed - and all the coursework inside has been lost - the damage is estimated to be around 1 million pounds. It's the second time the school has been devastated by fire in past decade.