A school in Fulwood has reportedly been 'evacuated' this morning (October 9) after concerns of a potential gas leak, Cadent has confirmed.
Gas distribution network, Cadent confirmed it was called to Archbishop Temple Church of England High School, St Vincents Road, after "a report of a smell that people were concerned might be gas".
Cadent said the team found "no evidence of any issues with the gas network," adding that the gas supply has been isolated.
However, they said the school is arranging its own gas safe registered engineer to check over the internal pipework.
Colin Baker, customer operations area manager at gas emergency service Cadent, said: “We received a call this morning of a report of a smell that people were concerned might be gas.
"Our engineers arrived on site soon after and, once they had completed a thorough check, confirmed that there was no evidence of any issues with the gas network.
"The gas supply remains isolated while the school arranges for its own Gas Safe registered engineer to check over the internal pipework.
“It is always the right thing to call the national gas emergency service, on 0800 111 999, day or night, if you think you smell gas.
"Our engineers are able to detect even the smallest of traces, and we want you to call it in so that it can be thoroughly checked out.”
Elsewhere in the county, Barrowford Primary School on Rushton Street is partially closed due to a lack of water affecting Years 3, 4, and 5.
A spokesperson said: "There is a need for a partial closure of Barrowford School impacting Years 3, 4 and 5 as there is no water available to those classes for toileting purposes or hand washing, which means that it would be unsanitary for that area of school to remain open.
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"Relevant parents and carers have been notified through conventional channels (Parentmail) and through the school’s social media channels.
"During the period of closure, home learning will be set and monitored by class teachers, allowing them to access reading, English, maths and science learning.
"This will be monitored during the period of closure and if, in the event of the closure being more than one day, further home learning using the platform will be set.
"We have been in contact with our water provider (United Utilities), who have raised a job and are sending engineers to site in order to investigate."
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School has been approached for comment.
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