Smoke from malfunctioning AC unit prompts evacuation at Colleton County Middle School
UPDATE: Fire-rescue units have left the school.
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COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) β Students and teachers were evacuated from Colleton County Middle School on Thursday morning following reports of smoke in a classroom.
Colleton County Fire Rescue responded to investigate.
Officials with the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office said the incident was isolated to one classroom and crews found a faulty blower for an AC unit. There was no damage to the classroom.
Fire-rescue personnel remain on scene; however, officials said the situation is under control.
No injuries were reported.