PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Lingering smoke from a brush fire in the Starkey Road area has canceled classes in the New Port Richey area.
Pasco County Emergency Management advised that smoke has not cleared and continues to linger from the Starkey Preserve area near River Ridge High and Middle schools.
What You Need To Know
- Classes at two New Port Richey schools canceled due to lingering smoke from nearby brush fire
- Smoke has not cleared from classroom buildings as quickly as anticipated
- Brush fire is 100 percent contained as of Tuesday night; crews said smoke may linger
- Pasco County Schools
The Florida Forest Service responded to two fires in that area on Tuesday. The 45-acre brush fire in the Starkey/New Port Richey area was 100 percent contained as of Tuesday night, but crews said smoke may linger today.
River Ridge school officials posted this Wednesday morning:
As we continue to assess the smoke conditions in our area this morning, we believe it is necessary to cancel school today to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
The smoke has not cleared from classroom buildings as quickly as anticipated. After evaluating the conditions on campus, we determined that canceling school is the safest decision. All afterschool activities and events are canceled as well.
At this time, we anticipate that school will resume as normal tomorrow and will provide any updates if conditions change.
We understand that this may create inconvenience for families, and we appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we prioritize the health and safety of our school community.
Thank you for your continued partnership.
Spectrum News Staff
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