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Portland's Benson High evacuated due to chemical leak

Oregon Public Broadcasting

Sep 8, 2026

Portland's Benson High evacuated due to chemical leak

Northeast Portland's Benson Polytechnic High School was evacuated Tuesday morning due to an unknown chemical spill. Portland Fire & Rescue and medical crews were called to the scen…

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Portland's Benson High evacuated due to chemical leak

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