WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Westward Elementary School in West Palm Beach was evacuated Friday morning following reports of a smell of smoke.
Aerial video from WPTV Chopper 5 showed dozens of students and staff members standing under a covered walkway outside the school, located at 1101 Golf Avenue, along with more sitting along a fence line on campus.
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West Palm Beach firefighters could be seen using a ladder truck to reach the roof of the school.
In addition, workers were spotted laying large white boards on portions of the roof.
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The School District of Palm Beach County said firefighters were called to the school for a smell of smoke and the evacuation was precautionary.
Firefighters inspected the school and determined it was safe for students to return to class, the district said.