PHOTOS: An elementary school in North Windham was forced to close on Thursday as crews are still working to extinguish a brush fire.
According to school officials, North Windham Elementary School went to virtual learning as a result of the air quality from the fire, which is in the Natchaug State Forest in Windham.
"Unfortunately, we have to close North Windham today due to the forest fire that’s occurring not far from the building," the school posted to its website. "The air quality inside the building is not conducive to learning. We are going to try to offer all of our students virtual learning today. Please be patient with us as our teachers from North Windham did not know they were going to be doing this today from their homes. We appreciate your patience and will keep you posted as to how well the town is doing with containing the fire."