The Global Leadership Academy Charter School at 5151 Warren St. “cannot be salvaged” after a five-alarm fire this morning, according to the school’s website.

The fire began at about 6 a.m. in the school’s basement, according to reports, and quickly engulfed the school. A police officer passing by the school at about 6 a.m. spotted flames in the basement of the building. The school announced that it will keep students up to date with automated phone messages.

About 500 students grades K-8 attend GLA Charter School, which is scheduled to begin the 2011-2012 school year at a new building near 46th and Girard.