Georgetown Middle High School was the scene of an unusual disruption on Friday when police and fire departments were called to the campus due to a strong suspicious odor. According to the school district's report, the incident prompted the evacuation of students as authorities investigated the source of the smell.
The call, which came in at around 10:20 a.m., saw Georgetown Fire and Police working alongside National Grid representatives to ensure the safety of those present, the district's bulletin detailed. Students were dismissed for the day, a precautionary measure intended to give crews the time and space to ensure no further risks were present, the odor was determined to be the result of an appliance malfunction, no injuries were reported.
In an effort to keep the community informed, Superintendent Margo Ferrick, Fire Chief Matt McKay, and Police Chief David Sedgwick released a joint statement about the situation. They reassured the public that "students at the Middle High School were evacuated from the building as first responders worked to locate where the odor was coming from and mitigate any possible leaks."
Parents received notifications regarding the evacuation and dismissal, signaling the district's commitment to parental communication during emergency situations. Mutual aid, one such support system during the incident was provided by the nearby departments of Rowley Police and Fire, and the Georgetown Highway Department, according to the official account.
