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1998: Sewer gas leak forces Park View school evacuation

Compiled by Erin M. Gentz
Posted 4/5/23

April 8, 1998: Twelve students were taken to an area hospital after being overcome by fumes from a sewer gas leak near Heritage Christian School in Park View. Many other students complained of headaches and nausea, and the school was eventually evacuated due to the severity of the fumes. Seven ambulances and 17 Medic EMS personnel responded to the scene.

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