All Clear after Kings Highway Elementary School Evacuation
At around 1:45 this afternoon, the Westport Fire Department, Westport Police Department, and Southern Connecticut Gas Company were dispatched to Kings Highway Elementary School for the possible gas leak, with an odor of gas in the school. All students and staff were evacuated to the surrounding sports fields while firefighters inspected the building.
The all-clear was given about 15 minutes later, allowing the building to be re-occupied to continue with the afternoon school day. No illnesses were reported, no word on what caused the reported odor.
A Westport Fire Department Engine remains on Burr Road as firefighters inspect the building for any apparent issues.
Firefighters inspect Kings Highway Elementary School afters it evacuation due to the odor of gas in the school.