Students return to Westwood middle school after power outage, evacuation

A school in Westwood, Massachusetts, was evacuated Friday after the power went out and reports of the smell of gas, school officials said.

In a note sent to families, administrators at Thurston Middle School said the building was evacuated around 8 a.m. and students relocated to Westwood High School. The Westwood Fire Department responded to investigate.

Fire officials said it was a circuit breaker issue. Emergency crews inspected the building and deemed it safe to return.

https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/westwood-middle-schooled-evacuated-over-gas-odor/3591850/

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