Hunter Lake Elementary School was briefly evacuated on Wednesday after a gas smell was reported inside the building, according to the Washoe County School District.
Emergency services were sent to the school after the smell was detected. “Hunter Lake Elementary School has been evacuated due to a gas smell coming from the building. Emergency services are en route. There is no additional update at this time,” the district initially posted on its website.
As of 10:07 a.m. on Wednesday, normal operations have resumed. According to WCSD Emergency Management, no gas leak was detected at the school. Officials have not provided further information about the cause of the smell.
This is a developing story; updates will be provided as they become available.
