West Hills Intermediate School in Kittanning evacuated after smoke reported in computer room

Tony LaRussa | Thursday, February 10, 2022 2:47 p.m.

Tony LaRussa | Tribune-Review

Students at West Hills Intermediate School in Kittanning were evacuated from the building after smoke and the smell of burning rubber was reported in a computer room, according to authorities.

Student were placed on a bus and taken to nearby West Hills Primary while firefighters set up operations at the intermediate school building located along Heritage Park Drive.

The incident was reported at 1:55 p.m., according to an Armstrong County 911 supervisor.

Firefighters on the roof’s building reported finding an overheated heating system component but no flames.

Crews cleared firefighting operations shortly before 2:30 p.m.

No injuries were reported.

Students were being taken back to the intermediate school for dismissal, according to a school official.