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Zeeland East High School was evacuated due to a gas smell. So students were sent to Zeeland West High School (pictured here) as emergency crews investigated, Jan. 31, 2013. (courtesy Colleen via ReportIt)

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Zeeland East High School (Jan. 31, 2013)

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High schools dismiss due to gas smell

Leak was at Zeeland East High School

Updated: Friday, 01 Feb 2013, 1:12 PM EST
Published : Thursday, 31 Jan 2013, 10:21 AM EST

ZEELAND, Mich. (WOOD) - Two high schools dismissed students Thursday morning after a piece of door closure hardware leaked oil in one of the buildings, causing a gas smell.

There was no gas leak at Zeeland East High School.

Students were evacuated and sent to Zeeland West High School as a precaution.

Emergency personnel investigated and deemed the building safe around 9 a.m., a district official said.

But the students at both schools were sent home so crews could clean Zeeland East High School to prepare for Friday's day of classes.

Students who need to remain at Zeeland West High School are allowed to stay in the cafeteria and will be provided lunch.

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