Fire at Sacred Heart College; school evacuated

Emergency services have rushed to a fire at a secondary school in East Auckland today.

The Herald understands flames were coming from the vents under some classrooms at Glendowie's Sacred Heart College.

Flames can be seen as firefighters respond to Sacred Heart College in Glendowie. Photo / Darren Masters

Fire and Emergency crews responding to a fire at Sacred High College. Photo / Darren Masters

Eight fire trucks responded to the incident, a fire and emergency spokesperson said.

"It was out quickly, we are just checking to make sure there isn't more fire."

Firefighters attend the fire at Sacred Heart College in Glendowie. Photo / Darren Masters

A police spokesperson said they were aware of a fire on West Tamaki Road.

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