A boiler problem today forced the evacuation of Coleytown Elementary School, according to school and fire officials.
At about 9:03 a.m., a smell coming from a small boiler room in the northeast wing prompted pulling of a fire alarm and students and staff were evacuated outside, said Principal Janna Sirowich in an email to parents.
Firefighters from Engine Co. 6, which is adjacent to the school on Easton Road, were quickly on the scene and discovered that a motor had seized up.
“There was no fire at any time and smoke was contained to the boiler room area, Sirowich said. “The building was checked for carbon monoxide and there was none present.”
Students and staff were allowed back into the school and gathered in the gymnasium for about 10 minutes until cleared by firefighters to return to their classrooms, she said.
