Chico Elementary School grass fire prompts evacuation

CHICO, Texas - Students in the Chico Independent School District were forced to evacuate on Wednesday because of a grass fire that threatened the elementary school.

What we know:

Video shared with FOX 4 shows flames just across the street from the Chico Elementary School field.

As of 2:18 p.m., Chico ISD confirmed the fire directly on the school property was out. 

Images from SKY 4 showed fire trucks continuing to spray water on the campus at 3 p.m. The grass near the school's parking lot appeared to be scorched.

Students were being held in the Chico High School gym with their teachers as a precaution and due to fears that the smoke would enter the school's HVAC system. 

The district said all students are safe and accounted for. Students were seen walking back towards the elementary school around 3:20 p.m.

What we don't know:

The cause of the fire is unknown.

Chico ISD is still waiting for Wise County Emergency Management officials to clear the campus. There’s no estimate on when that will be.