Two Huntington Schools Closed Friday Due to Diesel Odor
Huntington Middle School and Southside Elementary in Huntington, West Virginia, were closed on Friday, September 18, 2026, because of a diesel smell detected inside the buildings. The odor was attributed to construction equipment being used for roof work, and both…
Charleston Huntington, WV, September 18, 2026 —
Huntington Middle School and Southside Elementary in Huntington, West Virginia, experienced closures on Friday, September 18, 2026, due to a discernible diesel odor within their facilities. Both educational institutions were shut down as a precautionary measure.
The smell was attributed by officials to construction equipment utilized for ongoing roof work at the schools. Despite ventilation efforts conducted overnight prior to the closure, the odor persisted, prompting the decision to close both buildings for the day.
The exact cause and extent of the odor’s presence were not immediately detailed beyond its connection to construction equipment. Information regarding the contractor performing the roof work was not provided. The duration for which the diesel smell had been present before the closure was also not specified.
No further details were provided regarding the outcome of the overnight ventilation or immediate plans for subsequent safety checks or remedial actions following the closure. The status of operations for Monday, September 21, 2026, was not made available in the provided information.
Story summarized from the original created by Abby Ayes on www.wsaz.com, see more information here.
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