Gas-Like Odor Prompts Evacuation of Two Natomas Schools

Posted: Apr 11, 2018 / 12:51 PM PDT

Updated: Apr 11, 2018 / 12:50 PM PDT

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SACRAMENTO — Around 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, Natomas High School and Natomas Gateways Middle School were evacuated due to a gas-like odor in the area.

PG&E and fire crews were called to the scene to investigate the odor.

Authorities cleared the area and allowed students to return to class around 1:15 p.m.

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Students at Natomas High and Natomas Gateways Middle schools have returned to class after a brief evacuation while officials checked out a gas-like smell. PG&E, fire and NUSD maintenance crews were called. The all-clear has been given.

— Natomas Unified (@NatomasUSD) April 11, 2018

Out of an abundance of caution, students at Natomas High School and Natomas Gateways Middle School are being evacuated while a gas-like odor is checked out. PG&E, fire and NUSD maintenance crews have been called. We will update you when additional information becomes available.

— Natomas Unified (@NatomasUSD) April 11, 2018