This Friday, November 8 at the beginning of the afternoon, the Millau firefighters were called following a suspicion of a gas leak at the Jean-Vigo high school.
A strong smell of gas was reportedly detected at the application restaurant. “ As a precaution, we turned off the gas and electricity, and we got everyone out as far away from the incident as possibleexplain Philippe Crosthe principal of the establishment. It’s potentially not much, but when in doubt it’s better to be careful. We’re waiting for the firefighters to give us the green light ».
The entire building concerned was evacuated. “ After reconnaissance, we identified a Campingaz type gas cartridge for the kitchen which was leakingexplains the head of the fire department, Benoit Tomczak. So we isolated her. Now, the alert is of the classic type, we carry out recognition and measurement on the entire building so that we have no other problems elsewhere ».
In total, a dozen firefighters were mobilized as well as five National Police officers. 504 students were evacuated. Exceptionally, the end of classes has been scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Day students have been authorized to return home, while half-boarders will leave the establishment at 4 p.m.
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