Two young people have been charged following a fire at Taupō-nui-a-Tia College yesterday afternoon.
Emergency services were called to the fire on Spa Road, Taupō, at about 2.15pm on Sunday.
“As the block became fully engulfed, Police closed surrounding roads for approximately four hours while Fire and Emergency New Zealand worked to contain the blaze,” said Detective Sergeant Allan Humphries.
“The block of classrooms was destroyed, along with everything inside. We acknowledge this will be devastating for college teachers, students and families.
“Our investigators were able to quickly identify two alleged offenders in relation to the fire.”
Two youths have since been charged with arson and are due to appear in Taupō Youth Court this week.
“There are over 1100 students that will be impacted right at the beginning of the school year, and Taupō Nui A Tia is one of two significant Colleges in Taupō,” said Taupō District Council Mayor, John Funnell.
“My thoughts are with all the students, teachers and parents as they come to terms with the impact from this event.”
