Gas leak repair prompts closure of North County school
Jan 16, 2025
ESCONDIDO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- A gas leak has prompted the closure of Rincon Middle School in Escondido for Friday, Jan. 17.
Rincon Middle School, located at 925 Lehner Ave, will cancel all classes, as well as before and after school programs, the educational institution said on its website Thursday.
"The gas has been shut off to the school as our maintenance department works alongside SDG&E to repair a gas leak and to ensure all repairs are completed in a safe and timely manner. All other schools in EUSD will remain open," school officials said.
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Friday's school closure comes as students and staff have off Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Classes will resume Tuesday, the school confirmed.