KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Students are back in class at Bearden Middle School after being evacuated due to a natural gas leak in the parking lot area, a tweet from the Knoxville Fire Department said.
The Knoxville Utilities Board secured the gas leak and no children are hurt, according to KFD.
Parents received this text from principal Michael Toth regarding the situation:
"Dear Bearden Middle families,
I wanted to make you aware that as a precaution we have evacuated our school due to a nearby gas leak.
We will be back in the building in about 10 minutes. I will keep you posted.
Michael Toth
Principal, Bearden Middle"
This story is ongoing and we will update you as we learn more.
