BY IAN CROUCH
Fire has destroyed two buildings at the former St John's Theological College at Morpeth.
Fire crews were called to the site just before midnight to find a single level building on the grounds well alight.
The fire quickly spread to a second building.
At least 24 firefighters and the Hazmat unit battled the blaze through the night and crews are still on scene putting out hot spots.
Police have set up a crime scene and are treating the blaze as suspicious.
The college closed in 2006 and it's understood the Anglican Church recently sold the site.
EARLIER:
Firefighters have worked through the night to contain a building fire at Morpeth.
Emergency services were called to the single level building at the corner of Green and Close Streets just before midnight on Friday to find the property well alight.
More than 24 firefighters from 8 stations as well as the Hazmat unit battled the blaze.
Crews are still at the scene mopping up hot spots.
Fire investigators will be called in later on Friday morning to determine the cause of the blaze.
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| Fire has destroyed two buildings at the former St John's Theological College at Morpeth |
