A hazmat situation at Baytown's Lee High School resulted in minor injuries to a staff member and prompted a significant response from emergency crews, including the Baytown Fire Department, earlier today. KHOU reported that the incident began around 8 a.m. after students and staff reported detecting a strange odor on the campus. Subsequently, the school evacuated individuals to the football field as a precautionary measure.
By 9:30 a.m., the situation appeared to be well under control, with the Baytown Fire Department stating the scene had been cleared, and normal operations could resume. Although the exact nature of the hazardous material involved has not been disclosed, officials were quick to assure that there was no further threat to students or the general public.
According to FOX26 Houston, the fire department's hazmat team was brought in to thoroughly evaluate the scene. The injured staff member was transported to the hospital to receive treatment for injuries sustained during the incident, which have been described as minor. Further details regarding the incident are scarce as the investigation is ongoing.
