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05-10-2026
On Monday morning, October 5, 2026, students at West Broward High School in Pembroke Pines, Florida, were relocated inside the school following an underground gas leak.
Key details from local authorities and police reports include:
Location: West Broward High School, located on Northwest 209th Avenue in Pembroke Pines.
CBS NewsRelocation vs. Dismissal: Pembroke Pines Police initially reported that the school was being evacuated and students would be dismissed early. Shortly after, police updated their advisory to state that because the gas leak was isolated, the school did not release students; instead, they were safely relocated to the school’s auditorium.
CBS NewsRepairs: Broward County dispatched maintenance and utility crews to the site to handle the necessary repairs on the line.
WPLG Local 10Injuries: No injuries or medical emergencies were reported in connection with the incident.
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