Fairhope Middle School Evacuated

Alabama Fairhope Students were evacuated as a precaution after someone smelled a foul odor. It turned out to be pepper spray.

by Jamie Burch

Published: Mon, April 20, 2009 - 1:01 pm CST Last Updated: Mon, April 20, 2009 - 3:38 pm CST

4:33 p.m.
- School officials believe a student brought the pepper spray. If they're caught, the student could be expelled.

4:07 p.m.
- Fire officials have given the all clear at Fairhope Middle School.
- Pepper spray, not smoke, caused the foul odor.
- Classes will resume tomorrow at its regularly scheduled time.

2:45 p.m.
- Students are still being kept outside as a precaution.
- School will be dismissed at its regular time.
- Parents picking up their children need to go to the west side of the campus.
- Bus riders will be moved to the Fairhope High School gym and will leave on their regular bus routes.
- Parents who wish to pick up their children early may do so.

2:01 p.m.
Fairhope Middle School has been evacuated because of a smell of smoke in the building.

Firefighters are still investigating the cause of the smoke, but Baldwin County Schools spokesperson Terry Wilhite tells News 5 that all students are safe. Wilhite says an air conditioning unit could be leaking Freon.

Students will remain outside until fire officials give the all clear.

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Wait4Me Says:

Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 7:19 am

You can still purchase R22, used in home type a/c units, if you have the proper license. R12 used in cars has been outlawed.

Surf Says:

Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 9:44 pm

I guess that “Freon” theory Mr Wilhite had was wrong. Good thing too, I heard that Freon had been outlawed for use due to the dangers of the chemical to the environment.

Surf Says:

Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 1:44 pm

I did not know that freon was supposed to be spelled with a capital F.