Controlled burn smoke cancels classes at River Ridge High School

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — River Ridge High School and Middle School has canceled classes Wednesday due to exercise smoke from a controlled burn in Starkey Park near the New Port Richey school.

According to Pasco County school officials, it was determined it was not safe to host classes on campus due to smoke in classrooms. 

School officials advised students and parents that all campus activities and students should remain home Wednesday.

Officials said students who were picked up by bus transportation would be returned back to their bus stop.

This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.