Crime & Safety

Bowie High School Evacuated Monday for Smoke Odor

Students and staff were relocated as the PGFD evaluates the scene Jan. 5.

Prince George’s Fire Department firefighters are investigating a smoke odor and light haze at Bowie High School.

Around 9:30 a.m. Monday, students and staff were evacuated to the library and annex as a precaution.

Chief spokesperson for the PGFD Mark Brady reported that the odor has been tracked to the electrical room in the school.

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Bowie High School has not been dismissed for the remainder of the day.

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