A major fire severely damaged several buildings at Tokomololo Primary School in Tongatapu this afternoon, sending thick smoke into the air as firefighters battled to bring the blaze under control.
Footage from the scene showed flames engulfing parts of the school compound while emergency crews worked urgently to contain the fire.
Several children who were not wearing school uniforms were seen gathered across the road, with some sitting on the roof of a nearby vehicle as they watched the scene unfold.
It was not immediately clear when the fire began or whether it broke out during school hours.
No injuries have been reported, but authorities are still assessing the situation.
Fire and Emergency Tonga officials have not yet confirmed the cause of the blaze, and an investigation is expected to be launched once the site is secured.
The extent of the damage also remains unknown, but early indications suggest significant destruction to classrooms and learning facilities.
The school fire follows two recent major blazes in Nuku‘alofa — one at the Loumaile Lodge and another at the office of the Tonga Hou‘eiki Church in central Nuku‘alofa.
Tokomololo Primary School serves more than a hundred students in the area, and the incident is expected to have a significant impact on upcoming school activities.
Further details will be provided as authorities release more information.
