Gas leak prompts building evacuation at Nova Southeastern University
A gas leak at Nova Southeastern University in Davie prompted the evacuation of a campus building and the closure of parts of nearby roads, police said.
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A gas leak at Nova Southeastern University in Davie prompted the evacuation of a campus building and the closure of parts of nearby roads, police said.
A suspected gas leak prompted the evacuation of Miami Lakes Middle School on Wednesday, with no injuries reported.
Marybel Rodriguez said the school was evacuated during an investigation into a possible gas leak. About an hour later, the all-clear was given and students were allowed to return.
A hazardous materials team that was called to Flamingo Elementary found where the leak was coming from and it's been fixed.
The students were evacuated around 11 a.m. and allowed to return less than 30 minutes later.
Morgan Rynor reports the school district will look into getting carbon monoxide detectors.
The first leak was detected last Friday in the cafeteria.
Firefighters went door to door telling residents of the building they had to leave their units
Joe Gorchow reports twenty-two people were rushed to local hospitals for necessary treatment.
Joe Gorchow reports firefighters are trying to determine if a gas leak or carbon monoxide made some people ill.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said the call came in as a sick person in the 9300 block of SW 40th Terrace. When firefighters arrived, they smelled gas.
No injuries were reported.
There were reports that some people were seriously injured, and witnesses said an American language school was among the buildings damaged.
The scene is along 94 Street and Harding Avenue.
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