Crime & Safety
Welding Triggers Smoke Detector at Hamilton High School
The Lisbon Fire Department responded to the call Tuesday morning.
A smoke detector was triggered by welding in the metals lab at Hamilton High School Tuesday morning, according to the school's Facebook page.
The smoke detector, which went off at 11:19 a.m., prompted students and staff to exit the building.
The Lisbon Fire Department responded and determined there was no fire and it was safe to resume classes.
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Students and staff members were back in the classrooms within 30 minutes.
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