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Hazardous Materials Spill Prompts Evacuation at Benson Polytechnic High School

546 NE 12th Ave

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Summary

  • A hazardous materials incident at Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland led to the evacuation of the building. The spill was contained to a single room, and one student was hospitalized after ingesting an unknown chemical in the cafeteria.

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An investigation into the incident revealed that the injured student brought the two containers to the school.

During the incident, the student allegedly dropped and spilled two unlabeled gallon jugs.

Authorities confirmed one student was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment after drinking an unknown chemical in the cafeteria of the school.

The spill is isolated to a single room. The school is being evacuated by fire personnel.

Portland Fire said crews are on the scene is on avenge of a "potential hazardous materials spill" at Benson Polytechnic High School.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 546 NE 12th Ave.

An investigation into the incident revealed that the injured student brought the two containers to the school.

During the incident, the student allegedly dropped and spilled two unlabeled gallon jugs.

Authorities confirmed one student was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment after drinking an unknown chemical in the cafeteria of the school.

The spill is isolated to a single room. The school is being evacuated by fire personnel.

Portland Fire said crews are on the scene is on avenge of a "potential hazardous materials spill" at Benson Polytechnic High School.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 546 NE 12th Ave.

An investigation into the incident revealed that the injured student brought the two containers to the school.

During the incident, the student allegedly dropped and spilled two unlabeled gallon jugs.

Authorities confirmed one student was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment after drinking an unknown chemical in the cafeteria of the school.

The spill is isolated to a single room. The school is being evacuated by fire personnel.

Portland Fire said crews are on the scene is on avenge of a "potential hazardous materials spill" at Benson Polytechnic High School.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 546 NE 12th Ave.

An investigation into the incident revealed that the injured student brought the two containers to the school.

During the incident, the student allegedly dropped and spilled two unlabeled gallon jugs.

Authorities confirmed one student was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment after drinking an unknown chemical in the cafeteria of the school.

The spill is isolated to a single room. The school is being evacuated by fire personnel.

Portland Fire said crews are on the scene is on avenge of a "potential hazardous materials spill" at Benson Polytechnic High School.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 546 NE 12th Ave.

An investigation into the incident revealed that the injured student brought the two containers to the school.

During the incident, the student allegedly dropped and spilled two unlabeled gallon jugs.

Authorities confirmed one student was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment after drinking an unknown chemical in the cafeteria of the school.

The spill is isolated to a single room. The school is being evacuated by fire personnel.

Portland Fire said crews are on the scene is on avenge of a "potential hazardous materials spill" at Benson Polytechnic High School.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 546 NE 12th Ave.

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Portl& Area Fire & Rescue · Sep 8, 9:37AM · 0:16
Engine 7, please call Engine 1 for a hazmat consult for Benson High School, 546 Northeast 12th Avenue. Engine 7, please call Engine 1 for a hazmat consult for Benson High School, 546 Northeast 12th Avenue. 837.
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