Auburndale Elementary Evacuated After Gas Leak
Students and staff returned to class Monday morning after City of Miami Fire Rescue crews secured an outdoor tank.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Emergency Response
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Auburndale Elementary students and staff were cleared from their campus Monday morning following reports of a gas smell. City of Miami Fire Rescue crews responded to the school, located near Southwest Sixth Street and 32nd Avenue, to manage the situation.
Why it matters
The rapid evacuation was prompted by a leak in an exterior gas tank, ensuring the safety of students during the school day. Emergency responders worked to contain the odor and structural threat before allowing classes to resume.
Fire rescue crews addressed one exterior gas tank leak at a single school site on Monday. The specific technical origin of the mechanical failure remains under internal review.
The players
Auburndale Elementary
The local school where the gas leak occurred and the subsequent evacuation was ordered.
City of Miami Fire Rescue
The department responsible for responding to the scene and repairing the exterior gas tank leak.
The details
City of Miami Fire Rescue teams arrived at the Southwest Sixth Street and 32nd Avenue campus to isolate the leak. Officials confirmed that the hazard was successfully mitigated, allowing students to return to their classrooms shortly thereafter. No injuries were reported during the evacuation process.
Timeline
Monday morning: The gas leak was identified and the campus was evacuated.
Beyond the 305
This evacuation follows the standardized hazardous material response protocols for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The operation mirrors similar safety measures taken at schools across the district when exterior infrastructure concerns arise.
Parents with students at the school can expect normal operations to continue following the successful repair. Safety inspections of exterior equipment at public facilities are ongoing as a routine precaution.
The takeaway
The situation at the school has been resolved and no further action is required from families. Keep an eye on school-wide communication channels for any potential updates regarding follow-up inspections or equipment maintenance.
Further reading
For more on how local officials handle campus safety, visit the Emergency Response section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale.
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