MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Students at Mooresville High School were released early on Wednesday after being evacuated earlier that day.
In a Facebook post, the Mooresville Police Department said the evacuation was ordered because of a “chemical smell.”
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Mooresville Fire-Rescue’s hazmat team and Mooresville police responded to the incident.
Police said while the hazmat team was still working to clear the school, there was no serious threat to the public.
The incident is still under investigation.
No further information was released.
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