The fire also destroyed a crane and seven cars

Northumbria University's new �100m campus in Newcastle, was hit by flames from a nearby block of flats targeted by arsonists in April.

The fire caused �1.5m of damage to the university's development.

But the builders have worked to ensure the campus will be open for its September start date.

Northumbria University director of estates Trevor Thurlow said: "In terms of construction, every project faces problems, but with the fire and a gas leak a few days later it really wasn't a very good week."