Malfunctioning toilet causes South Mecklenburg High School evacuation

CHARLOTTE — A malfunctioning toilet forced the evacuation of a building at South Mecklenburg High School Wednesday.

Charlotte Fire Department officials said they were called to the school for a report of a hazardous materials situation and students complaining of irritated eyes.

Pictures from Chopper 9 showed fire trucks and crime scene tape being put up around a building.

After investigating, firefighters said a toilet was backed up. When school workers cleared the blockage, a significant amount of sewage gas was released, causing the problem.

Some students were treated at the scene, but no one was taken to the hospital.

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