A grassfire in Wise County prompted the evacuation of an elementary school on Wednesday. The fire spread to the campus of Chico Elementary School, leading to the evacuation of students. The children were relocated to the high school gym, where they were reported to be safe.
This information was provided by Chico ISD. Further details about the incident can be found through Chico ISD or local news sources, such as NBC DFW, which initially reported the evacuation.
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