Queens Elementary School Evacuated Because Of Fumes
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – An elementary school in Queens was briefly evacuated Friday because of an odor.
The FDNY was called around 10 a.m. to P.S. 143 Louis Armstrong School in Corona.
#FDNY confirms incident 34-74 113 St #Queens is under control and students are reentering building. Source of odor was coming from HVAC system on the roof. 6 total non-life-threatening injuries to civilians reported - 2 refused medical attention, 4 transported to local hospital
— FDNY (@FDNY) April 5, 2019
Officials said the HVAC system on the roof was to blame for the fumes.
Six people suffered non-life threatening injuries, and four of them were taken to the hospital.
Students and staff has since been allowed back inside.
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