St. Louis, MO, August 12, 2026 —

East St. Louis School District #189 announced the closure of all its schools on Wednesday. The decision was made in response to a chemical fire that occurred in the Metro East region.

The district did not provide specific details regarding the nature of the chemical fire, its exact location, or any potential impact on air quality or public safety that necessitated the school closures.

Further information regarding the cause of the fire, the extent of its impact, and the resumption of normal school operations was not immediately available.



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