Brownsville elementary students relocated due to smoke from controlled burn
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Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — Brownsville ISD students were relocated and allowed to leave early on Friday due to a controlled burn near the campus.
Students from Raquel Peña Elementary School were moved to Juliet Garcia Middle School after smoke from nearby brush burning reached the campus.
On Thursday, campus administrators noticed the smell of smoke entering the school. Administrators moved students to the cafeteria during dismissal so they could stay indoors while they waited to be picked up or board their bus.
“Brownsville ISD is aware of controlled burning on property near the elementary school as part of ongoing land clearing activities,” the district said in a statement.
Crews have been burning brush cleared for future development next to the school. Brownsville fire officials told Channel 5 News they worked with the property owner using water and heavy machinery to put out the fire.
A district spokesperson said burning was expected to continue over the weekend and that officials would assess conditions on Sunday. As of Friday, the district planned for classes to resume on Monday.
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