Crime & Safety

Chemical Reaction Brings Fire Department To Mamaroneck High

The building was evacuated after the school day had ended Wednesday.

MAMARONECK, NY — A chemical reaction in a science lab caused a stir Wednesday afternoon at Mamaroneck High School. According to a spokeswoman for the school district, after the school day had ended, the chemical reaction had happened which caused the evacuation of the building.

The fire department responded and contained the material.

That resolved the issue, and the fire chief said it was safe to hold a scheduled concert and for school to open on time Thursday.

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