MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools has confirmed that Rufus King High School was evacuated Wednesday as a precaution after smoke was found in the building.
The smoke was originally thought to have been due to an issue in the kitchen area, but was later determined to be from a mechanical issue in the air handler in the school's basement tunnel. No fire was found.
Students were taken to Andrew Douglas School to finish out the school day.
All necessary repairs are expected to be completed in time for students to return to Rufus King Thursday.
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