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April 11, 2008

Massachusetts Statehouse evacuated after fire alarm

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Statehouse has been evacuated following a fire alarm.

An Associated Press writer reported an acrid smell and firefighters running through the hallways on Friday.

A school orchestra that had been playing on the grand staircase was evacuated along with workers and other visitors.

A fire spokesman said the incident doesn’t appear to be serious.

No further information was immediately available.

-- The Associated Press

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