Friday, July 25, 2008

Burnt popcorn prompts evacuation at university dorm - 45 complain of respiratory problems


An entire campus dormitory was evacuated overnight Thursday after residents reported a strong odor wafting from the fourth floor.
They were unable to identify the smell, so emergency officials evacuated all 200 people inside as hazmat crews investigated, KVUE-TV reports.
That's when they discovered the devious -- but delicious -- culprit.
But it gets even better. About 45 people complained of respiratory problems as a result of the popcorn smell. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News Marketplace - Fox TV Store