Children have been collected from a primary school after a fire broke out.

Two crews were called to Attleborough Primary School, on Besthorpe Road, at 8.30am after reports of a fire on-site.

All teachers and pupils are reported to be safe and parents were told to collect their children.

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service said: “Appliances from Attleborough and Wymondham attended a commercial building fire on Besthorpe Road.

“Crews wore breathing apparatus and used main jets and hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.

“A thermal imaging camera was used to check for hot spots.”

Appliances remained at the scene for an hour.

Tom Copland, deputy headteacher at the primary school, added: “I can confirm that we had a minor electrical fire in our mobile classroom this morning.

“At 8:30am the fire alarm sounded and all staff evacuated the building safely. As the school gates had not been opened at that stage, no children were on the school site.

“Parents were asked to take their children home shortly after two fire engines arrived on site to deal with the situation.

“The majority of the fire damage was restricted to a store cupboard within the external building.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all involved, including the parents, for their support and understanding this morning during the emergency.”