Garfield students return to class after smoke spotted in building

HAMILTON — Garfield Middle School on Fair Avenue was evacuated Tuesday morning, May 11, after the heating, ventilating and air conditioning system likely overheated, according to Deputy Fire Chief Steve Dawson.

Dawson said the HVAC system may have blown a motor, producing smoke and a burning rubber odor at approximately 8 a.m. Students returned to classes without incident, he said.