Crime & Safety
Evacuation at South Row School, Everyone Safe Says Principal
An evacuation earlier this morning was due to a new oven, says South Row principal Molly McMahon
Students and staff were evacuated from the South Row School at approximately 11 a.m. this morning, according to a statement from South Row principal Molly McMahon.
The evacuation stemmed from a new oven that was emitting a gaseous odor, causing enough concern to call in National Grid and local emergency services.
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According to McMahon, there was no danger to anyone in the building, and lunches were eventually served on a normal schedule.
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