Pepper spray set off in wings of South Tahoe High

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Much of South Tahoe High was evacuated Friday afternoon after the release of pepper spray was released in the B Wing of the school during 4th period. Other wings of the high school were evacuated as South Lake Tahoe firemen and police responded.

At this time law enforcement and school officials are speaking with parents and students and the incident is under investigation.

Three staff members inhaled the spray and have suffered burning sensation in their lungs. One of them was directed to see medical attention.

Lake Tahoe Unified School District sent out a message to parents to advise them of the situation. If any students are experiencing burning in their lung they are also being advised to seek medical attention.

Students have been advised that pepper spray is not allowed on school grounds.

At this time no other information is available.

b wing in 4th period

seek medical attention if feeling burning in lungs

no fruther details
working wih paternt and students...sounds like an accidental release

staff mnembers inhaled