Gas leak prompts Buckeye high school evacuation; classes canceled for the rest of the day: FD

Gas leak prompts evacuation of Buckeye school

Students and staff at Buckeye Union High School were evacuated on Aug. 16 due to a reported gas leak, firefighters said.

BUCKEYE, Ariz. - Buckeye High School has been evacuated, according to Buckeye Fire officials, amid reports of a gas leak in the area.

According to a brief statement from Buckeye Assistant Fire Chief Rayne Gray, Buckeye Fire crews, along with crews from five other agencies, responded to Buckeye High following the reports.

"Units on scene found two buildings that had strong gas odors and found some readings on gas meters," read a portion of the statement. "The school was evacuated to ensure the safety of the students and staff."

A Buckeye Fire spokesperson said a gas appliance inside a two-story building was found to have a leak, and Southwest Gas is working to fix the problem. School, meanwhile, has been canceled for the rest of the day.