Two school buildings have been destroyed by fire in the state’s north-west overnight.
Emergency services received reports about 11pm (Monday 14 August 2023), of a fire at a school on Warrena Street, Walgett.
Fire and Rescue NSW attended and located two buildings well alight. The fires were extinguished; however, both buildings were destroyed.
Officers from Central North Police District established a crime scene and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fires have commenced.
There were no reports of injuries and the cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information in relation to this incident is urged to contact Walgett Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
