Staff and students at St. Michael’s College in Enniskillen were evacuated today following reports of an unusual odor in the building. Emergency services, including police, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS), and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS), responded to the scene after some students reported feeling unwell.
In a statement to parents and guardians on Facebook, the school assured that all students were “safe and well” after being evacuated to a designated meeting area. A spokesperson explained, “As a precaution, the College initiated its evacuation plan due to a concern regarding a smell in the building. Emergency services are currently assessing the situation, and we will provide an update shortly.”
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service confirmed that two individuals were transported to South West Acute Hospital for medical assessment.
NIAS reported that they received a 999 call at 10:20 am, prompting the dispatch of two emergency ambulances, a hazardous area response team, and a paramedic. After initial evaluation on-site, two patients were taken to the hospital for further observation.
The PSNI also confirmed its involvement, noting that police were called at approximately 10:55 am to assist with the evacuation. Officers provided support as NIFRS conducted a thorough check of the premises. By 1:15 pm, emergency services had cleared the building, and it was deemed safe for reentry.
Later in the day, St. Michael’s College updated parents, confirming that the situation had been resolved and classes would resume. A spokesperson for the school added, “The Northern Ireland Fire Service has given the all-clear for reopening, and students are returning to class. There are no further concerns.”
