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ThunderRidge High School evacuated due to odor Wednesday morning

ThunderRidge High School
Posted at 8:09 AM, Oct 28, 2020
and last updated 2020-10-28 10:28:20-04

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — ThunderRidge High School evacuated due to an odor inside the school on Wednesday morning.

The building was cleared and students were allowed back in at 8:18 a.m.

Around 7:20 a.m., the school announced it was evacuating all students and staff. South Metro Fire Rescue Authority is investigating.

As of 7:50 a.m., school officials said they were still evaluating the cause of the odor.

Students and staff will remain on school property, a safe distance from the building, the school said.

It's not yet clear what the odor was or where it came from.

This is a developing story and will be updated.