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March 30, 2006

Providence high school temporarily evacuated

PROVIDENCE -- Central High School was evacuated, and several students were treated this morning after a chemical agent was released inside the Westminster Street building.

Students and staff filled the street and sidewalks outside the school for about an hour while authorities investigated. At around 10:30 a.m., students were allowed to return to classes.

A fire department official could not confirm the source of the disruption, but fire officials suspect that pepper spray may have been sprayed inside the school, according to the Associated Press.

-- Journal staff and wire reports

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