Possible sinkhole opens near Orlando school

Hole surrounded by caution tape before students arrive

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orange County firefighters say a possible sinkhole opened next to Oak Hill Elementary school on Tuesday. 

The hole was 3 feet wide and 6 feet deep. It's about 15 to 20 yards away from the school on Hiawassee Road.

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Firefighters put up caution tape around the hole on Tuesday to keep students away.  Officials say the building is currently not in any danger.

It is up to the school to decide what to do to fill the hole.


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