Staff at Highland Council advised not to use old laptop computers 'until further notice' after blaze at Park Primary in Invergordon; Scottish Fire & Rescue Service investigating the fire but council believes an old laptop computer may have been responsible
AN old laptop computer may have caused the fire which devastated a Highland school today – and Highland Council has now advised its staff not to use them 'until further notice' as a precaution.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service personnel are busy investigating the cause of the fire, which gutted Park Primary School in Invergordon this morning.
But Highland Council understands the fire may have started in an old laptop and it is issuing advice to staff to avoid their use while investigations continue.
A spokesman for the council said: "We are awaiting the outcome of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s investigation into the fire, but we understand it might have originated from an old laptop.
"As a precaution we are asking all staff using these older models not to use them until further notice."
The temporary 'ban' was confirmed as the council announced plans for pupils to be taught in temporary accommodation within Invergordon Academy.
It said plans were under way to provide temporary school accommodation within the academy for pupils and staff affected by the fire – with arrangements set to be in place "before the end of the week".
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