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Classes at Bendals Primary School have been suspended on Monday after a fire destroyed the school\u2019s administration building.<\/p>

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Director of Education Clare Browne told Antigua.news<\/em> the blaze broke out in the early hours of Sunday morning, causing extensive damage to the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cause of the fire is not yet known and is under investigation by the police.<\/p>

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Education officials say teachers are expected to return on Tuesday, with normal school operations likely to resume by Wednesday, pending further assessments.<\/p>

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Authorities have indicated that updates will be provided as investigations continue.<\/p>\n

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