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Lamar Elementary in Harlingen evacuated after fire alarm activated
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk Shirley Escobedo , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred on a Friday morning, with a call received by dispatch at 8:45 a. A fire alarm activation prompted the evacuation of Lamar Elementary.
A fire alarm activation prompted the evacuation of Lamar Elementary. The incident occurred on a Friday morning, with a call received by dispatch at 8:45 a.m. reporting a fire on campus.
No injuries were reported as a result of the incident. Regular operations have since returned to normal at the school.
The cause of the fire alarm activation was an AC unit sparking a fire, according to available information. Further details about the incident can be found through the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District or the Harlingen Police Department.
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Category: safety Published: August 21, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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