ISLE of Wight firefighters believe a fire at a Ventnor school last night (Thursday, August 12) was started deliberately. 

Ventnor firefighters were called to a fire involving a hedgerow and bushes at a school on Newport Road.

The station's fire engine, along with water carriers, was called at 10.28pm, with numerous calls reporting the incident to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service control room.

The crew put out the fire using two hose reel jets before damping down the scene.

Firefighters returned to the station at 11pm.

Crews informed the police that the fire is believed to have been set deliberately. 

Hampshire Constabulary has been contacted for a statement.