Thea Digiammerino

Strange Odor at Berlin High School Prompts Evacuation

Berlin High School was evacuated Monday morning after a strange odor was reported.

According to a letter to parents, the odor was first detected around 7:30 a.m. and the building was evacuated. The fire department responded and found that the odor was being caused by a malfunctioning boiler.

The odor was caused by natural gas, but the fire department determined that the gas levels were not dangerous.

The boiler was taken offline for repairs and the fire department determined the building was safe to reoccupy. Students returned to class around 8:45 a.m.

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