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Fayetteville school evacuated after natural gas leak
Authorities evacuated students from Freedom Christian Academy in Fayetteville after construction crews cut a natural gas line.
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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Authorities evacuated students from Freedom Christian Academy in Fayetteville after construction crews cut a natural gas line Tuesday afternoon.
Fayetteville fire officials said firefighters were dispatched to the school at 3130 Gillespie St. shortly after 2 p.m.
One child became ill during the evacuation, said officials, who were unsure if the child was taken to the hospital.
The school is expected to open Wednesday.
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