Children were evacuated from the Bloomfield Street school to a Baptist church about a block away. Parents picking up their children had to sign them out at the church. The gas leak also forced the evacuation of all buildings within an eighth of a mile of the school, fire officials said.
Vectren responded to turn off the gas service so repairs can be made. A vapor curtain was placed over the area. The leak was contained by 5 p.m.
The school, which is in the Preble-Shawnee Local School District, will be vented and is expected to be open as usual on Thursday, school officials said.
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