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21 students hospitalized with heat-related illness after middle school is evacuated due to bomb threat
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · As published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· September 4, 2026
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Key points Temperatures were extremely high, reaching the mid to upper 90s. At least 21 students were hospitalized, with three in critical condition.
From Knoxville, Tenn.: A bomb threat led to the evacuation of a school, resulting in heat-related illnesses for many students. The students were moved to a nearby football field, where some became sick due to the sweltering heat. Temperatures were extremely high, reaching the mid to upper 90s. At least 21 students were hospitalized, with three in critical condition.
The evacuation occurred after a student reported a written threat. Authorities handled the situation, and the school followed proper protocols.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including comments from officials and information about the school's response to the threat.
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Category: schools ·
Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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