A horror blaze that ripped through a Dundee secondary school has sparked a safety review across Tayside.
More than 50 firefighters battled to bring the flames under control at Braeview Academy when the fire broke out in September 2018.
An entire section of roof at the school was destroyed and a 15-year-old boy was arrested after the blaze.
The teen was reported to the Youth Justice Assessor following the incident.
A review of bin store locations throughout Dundee has now been undertaken in a bid to cut down on the potential for fire raising after the incident.
Braeview has had new Fire Risk Assessments each year since, followed up by fire audits.
While all Tayside’s schools have current Fire Risk Assessments in place.
New fire detection systems have been installed to Craigie High School, Braeview Academy, Wallacetown Nursery, St Pius Primary School, Ardler Primary School, St Fergus Primary School and Ancrum Primary School.
A new system is also planned for St Mary’s Primary School.
All school fire alarm systems are now connected to a remote alarm receiver centres, who immediately alert the Fire Service.
Dundee City Councillor, Stewart Hunter, said: “While we have never been complacent about fire safety in our service buildings, the fire at Braeview has led to a review which has resulted in strengthened measures across the city.
“This annual look at the children and families estate provides an update on matters like this, as well as highlighting the continuing improvements that are being made.”
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