Suspicious smell and itching: a school in Allier closed until Thursday
The Simone-Veil nursery school in Commentry (Allier) will remain closed until Thursday morning.
The Allier firefighters intervened this Monday, January 20, at midday, within theSimone Veil nursery school in Commentry (Allier).
A suspicious smell spread throughout the building and many children, as well as several adults, complained of itching and of migraines.
A suspicious smell spread throughout the building and many children, as well as several adults, complained of itching and of migraines.
Carbon monoxide to blame?
The hundred students were evacuated as a precautionary measure and around ten children were hospitalized for additional examinations. Five adults were placed under oxygen.
The state of health of the victims does not give rise to any particular concern.
The first analyzes did not reveal any suspicious gas, but doubts remain concerning the boiler and possible carbon monoxide poisoning.
The school will remain closed until Thursday next, announced the Allier prefecture this Monday evening.
