Julius West Middle School evacuated due to carbon monoxide leak

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Officials said Julius West Middle School in Rockville was evacuated following a carbon monoxide leak on Monday.

In a post on the X platform, Pete Piringer with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services said crews were called to the middle school on Great Falls Road around 11:30 a.m. for a carbon monoxide alarm.

Piringer said crews were monitoring the CO levels. The leak was possibly coming from the boiler room.

As of Monday afternoon, there were no reported injuries or illnesses.

Piringer said an early dismissal plan was being organized for students.

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