Overview
- Houston Fire Department responded around 10:30 a.m. to a reported gas leak at McReynolds Middle School in Denver Harbor, prompting an evacuation.
- Students and staff remained outdoors for roughly 60 to 90 minutes while firefighters conducted safety checks.
- At least four students showed heat-related symptoms and were transported to Texas Children’s Hospital, and officials said the final count could rise.
- HFD later told KPRC 2 that between four and six students were taken to the hospital and several others were evaluated or treated at the scene.
- Firefighters cleared the building as safe to reenter and classes resumed, with CenterPoint Energy crews responding to the incident.