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By RUSS O'REILLY and The (Altoona) Mirror - Associated Press

Police, firefighters and Hazmat crews swarmed Jefferson County Open School, in Lakewood, Colo., on Monday afternoon after habanero peppers found on the playground sent several children to the hospital. (Wikipedia)

Habanero peppers prompt hazmat response at Colorado school

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

In this Monday, April 7, 2014 photo, crews work to shower and disrobe students and faculty during an evacuation after people were exposed to hazardous skin irritants at Jefferson County Open School, in Lakewood, Colo. Seven students at the suburban Denver school were hospitalized and about two dozen others and a teachers' aide were decontaminated on site after complaining of skin and eye irritation. (AP Photo/The Denver Post, AAron Ontiveroz) MAGS OUT; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT; NO SALES; NEW YORK POST OUT; NEW YORK DAILY NEWS OUT

Habanero peppers found on school playground

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