Fairfield police investigated a suspicious package Friday that turned out to be nothing of concern.
The investigation was in the area of Beaconview Drive and Pine Tree Lane.
As a precaution, McKinley School followed secure school protocol and Warde High School was notified to avoid the area after dismissal.
Police said the item turned out to be a piece of metal pipe, but was not harmful.
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