Fire safety review at Borders schools after blaze closes primary for months

BBC Scotland Friday 21 August 2026, 09:31 UTC 1 min read

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The blaze at Newtown Primary resulted in £240,000 in damage as open doors allowed smoke to spread throughout the building.

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