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Classes resume at Eastern Tech High School in Essex after gas leak forced evacuation

Posted at 9:38 AM, Oct 19, 2021
and last updated 2021-10-19 17:37:47-04

ESSEX, Md. — Eastern Tech High School in Essex was forced to evacuate Tuesday morning after reports of a natural gas odor inside the building.

The Baltimore County Fire Department says a Hazmat crew was able to fix a malfunctioning gas line that caused the leak.

Students and staff were allowed to reenter the building over an hour later.

No injuries were reported.