All classes at a Kansas City elementary school have been canceled on Tuesday after emergency responders were called to the school for a reported electrical fire. According to a spokesperson with the Kansas City Public School District, students at George Washington Carver Dual Language Elementary School were sent home early for a โsmall electrical fireโ on the Carver campus.
The fire was reported to the Kansas City Fire Department at about 6:45 a.m. and was caused by a โdefective light ballast.โ The school district said students were sent home to ensure their safety. Although no major damage was reported, the issue will not be resolved in time for school on Tuesday, KCPD added.
The power has since been cut off at the school to prevent further risk, and the school district is asking parents to return to the Carver building to pick their children up โas soon as possible.โ More details and updates will be provided later today by KCPS regarding tomorrowโs plans. โThank you for your understanding and partnership as we prioritize the well-being of our students and staff,โ the school district said.
