Dominga Gutierrez

Transformer Malfunctions at a Garland High School; Students & Staff Sent Home

Lakeview Centennial High School was evacuated Wednesday afternoon after smoke was detected in the gym.

The Garland Fire Department responded to the scene at 3505 Hayman Drive.

The fire department says an electrical transformer in front of the school malfunctioned sending a current which caused smoke in the gym but no fire.

All the students and staff inside were evacuated while crews investigated. Students were eventually allowed back into the building to grab their bags and were dismissed for the day.

The district is investigating what caused the malfunction.

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