Firefighters called to Miami elementary school after reports of strong odor

Miami Fire-Rescue: No gas leak found at Morningside Elementary

MIAMI – The Miami Department of Fire-Rescue has given the all clear after a possible gas leak was reported Tuesday morning at a Miami elementary school.

Miami Fire-Rescue spokesman Capt. Ignatius Carroll Jr. said the leak was reported at Morningside Elementary at 6620 NE Fifth Ave.

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A Miami-Dade County Public Schools representative said firefighters did not smell gas at the school but confirmed there was some kind of odor coming from the area.

Carroll said that a possible pilot light on a stove in the cafeteria went out.

All students have been allowed to return to class.

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