Multiple grass fires near Chico Elementary School prompt evacuations

Students in the Chico Independent School District were forced to evacuate on Wednesday because of a grass fire that threatened the elementary school.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.At approximately 5:20 p.m., a second fire broke out near the elementary school.All activities at Chico High School have been postponed as first responders work to put out the fire.First responders from Crafton, Lake B