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October 20, 2015 (Santee)-- Santee Fire Department and County HAZMAT are responding to reports of a bleach-like smell around Rio Seco Elementary School in the 9500 block of Cuyamaca Street, the Sheriff's office indicates.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that 81 students and teachers who reported feeling sick have been taken to local hospitals as a precaution.
The Union-Tribune also reports that the bleach-odor came from a bleach smell at a nearby YMCA.
The Sheriff's Department has reported road closures are in affect for Cuyamaca Street between Mast Boulevard and Mission Creek Drive. Avoid this area.
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