Cobb County Elementary School Evacuated After HVAC Fire Causes Smoke Emergency
On Wednesday morning, Tritt Elementary School in Marietta, Cobb County, was filled with smoke due to a malfunctioning HVAC system. Firefighters responded shortly after 7 a.m. and quickly extinguished a small fire in an AC wall unit, while one person inside was hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Students were temporarily relocated to nearby Hightower Trail Middle School, but regular operations at Tritt Elementary are expected to resume the following day.