Hazmat Response at Dalewood Middle School After Thermometer Incident
A broken thermometer at Dalewood Middle School in Chattanooga led to a hazmat response and the precautionary transport of 14 students and two teachers to the hospital. The substance was later identified as an alcohol-based thermometer, with no mercury exposure…
Chattanooga, TN, September 23, 2026 — A hazmat response was initiated at Dalewood Middle School in Chattanooga following the incident involving a broken thermometer. The event led to the precautionary transport of 14 students and two teachers to a local hospital.
According to initial reports, the broken thermometer prompted a call for hazmat services at the school. As a precautionary measure, 14 students and two teachers were transported to the hospital for observation. The nature of the substance within the thermometer was a primary concern during the initial response.
Following the response and subsequent investigation, the substance was identified as being from an alcohol-based thermometer. Officials confirmed that there was no mercury exposure related to the incident. This clarification helped de-escalate the situation after the initial hazmat alert.
The details regarding the exact time of the incident, the specific location within the school where the thermometer broke, and the condition of the students and teachers upon arrival at the hospital were not immediately available. Further information about any follow-up procedures or school protocols related to such incidents has not been provided.
The response highlights the protocols in place for potential hazardous material situations in educational facilities. While the situation resolved with no confirmed mercury exposure, the precautionary measures taken involved emergency services and medical assessment for those potentially exposed to the substance from the broken thermometer.
Story summarized from the original created by McKenzie Hughes on www.wdef.com, see more information here.
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