2 Elementary Schools Cancel Classes Due to Gas Fumes

Construction on gas lines near two National City schools prompted the evacuation of hundreds of elementary school-aged kids Monday. El Toyon School and Rancho de la Nacion Elementary school were evacuated Monday morning after people reported smelling gas fumes at the campuses located just west of Interstate 805 in National City.  Teen Suspected of Fatally Shooting Dad in Scripps Ranch The fumes were coming from the area of 4th Street and Palm Avenue, where San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) crews were bleeding a gas line in order to make upgrades.Flyers were placed on residences and businesses two days ahead of the scheduled line bleed to notify people in the area but the schools were not alerted, SDG&E spokesperson Joe Britton said. Notices were only placed about 500 feet from the work area.  San Diego to Decide Who Will Handle Thousands of Animals The students were evacuated from the campuses and taken to Wrigley’s Shopping Center across the street from the schools and about a half-mile further from the bleeding gas line, National School District spokesperson Debra Hernandez said. They were then transported by bus to evacuation sites; students from Rancho de la Nacion were bussed to Ira Harbison School and students from El Toyon School were taken to Lincoln Acres School, Hernandez said.   All Aboard! Poway’s Historic Train Returns to Service Both elementary schools canceled classes for the day and parents were allowed to pick up their students from the evacuation sites.SDG&E said there was no emergency due to the gas line bleed but would be in touch with schools to see how they can better communicate in the future. No other information was available.Please refresh this page for updates on this story. Details may change as more information becomes available.
Source: NBC San Diego