Valencia High School, and Rio Norte Junior High School are set to only have distance learning Thursday as a result of the North Fire burning in Santa Clarita.

On Thursday, Valencia High School and Rio Norte, are not going to have in-person learning due to the North Fire, said Dave Caldwell, a spokesperson for the William S Hart Union High School District.

“No students will be on campus,” Caldwell said.

All students who attend Valencia and Rio Norte are to report to their online learning platforms, according to Hart District officials.

As of Wednesday evening, Hart District officials are still determining if they will allow sports to be played depending on the air quality, according to Caldwell.

The North Fire first broke out Wednesday around 1:30 p.m. near Pitchess Detention Center on The Old Road in Castaic.

As of Wednesday evening, the brush fire has burned approximately 650 acres and is 25 percent contained.

Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it becomes available.

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