Breaking Mighty World News - Hazmat crews were called to the chemistry labs at Mighty High School early Thursday evening after hazardous gases were reportedly leaking from classroom doors. “I noticed green smoke seeping through the door cracks and immediately called the Fire Dept” said Darryl the Janitor “Luckily this all took place after school so no students or faculty needed to be evacuated”
After a thorough investigation, it was determined that a family of mischievous raccoons had climbed into the laboratory by way of air conditioning ducts and began tipping over beakers and opening cabinets in a search for food. One of those glass jars contained potassium chlorate oxidizer – a catalyst in the reaction. Three of the raccoons where found dazed and confused at the scene and were taken away to the local veterinarian hospital, where they are expected to make a full recovery.
Crews responded to the scene with extinguishing equipment on standby just in case. After investigating 
the substance, Capt. Flint of the Mighty Town Fire Dept. deemed it “not dangerous”; however the entire campus was inspected by a Hazmat team to ensure that other chemicals were not improperly stored.
That's the news folks, we'll report back with any further developments at the scene and bring you continued coverage from the animal hospital with health updates on those pesky critters.
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Comments (5)
I was wondering, does anyone know if the school will be opening tomorrow? I can certainly make arraignments to hold classes at the library if that proves to be a needed option.
My understanding is that the school will be open for classes on Friday, but that chemistry classes will be moved to the auditorium. I just left the scene and we got everything cleaned up – they may want to air those rooms out over the weekend but they certainly don’t pose any danger or health risk. . . just an awful smell.
Hi Mighty World, my name is Ethan. I am from Lemington Vermont. I was wondering how the raccoons are doing.
Dear Ethan,
The raccoon family is doing GREAT!! Thank you for asking. I just stopped in to visit them at the animal hospital and they were playing around with each other as if nothing had happened.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu6o1LbzHaY
I spoke with the doctor and the plan seems to be to keep them over the weekend (just for observation) and then release them back into the wild in just a few short days. All the raccoons seem happy and healthy given the ordeal, thanks again for asking.
Best Wishes,
Karen
hi mighty world my name is penlan. i just wanted to say that your firefighters sure are brave. i am glad that they are safe. i love the fire engine
thanks, penlan