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Bunche Elementary playground catches fire

No one was injured after the playground on the school caught fire Wednesday afternoon.

MIDLAND, Texas — UPDATE: According to MISD officials, the students at Bunche Elementary will still be able to have recess outside despite the fire incident that occurred last week during spring break. 

The school has two playgrounds and the one that was a total loss is currently roped off. 

The district is still investigating into what caused the fire. We will continue to update this story as we receive more information. 

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ORIGINAL: The Midland Fire Department is investigating following a fire on the Bunche Elementary campus Wednesday.

A viewer sent in video of the blaze, which they say took place around 2:30 p.m.

According to a City of Midland representative, the fire happened on the school playground. It was out no later than 3:15 p.m. and did not extend to any buildings.

No one was injured in the fire, and there is no word on what the cause of the fire is at this time.

As Midland ISD is closed for spring break, a representative was not immediately available for comment.

No more information is available at this time.

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