For the second time in a week, a carbon monoxide leak was detected at Cypress Bay High School in Weston

WESTON – There was a carbon monoxide leak at Cypress Bay High School for the second time in a week in Weston.

According to the school administration, elevated levels were measured in the cafeteria area shortly before 10 a.m. on Monday.

“This morning, during our ongoing monitoring of the building, we detected high levels of carbon monoxide in the cafeteria. As a precautionary measure, we immediately evacuated the cafeteria to ensure the safety of all students and staff,” Cypress Bay High School Principal Kassandra Fried said in a message to parents. “I am pleased to report that the source has been identified and is being addressed. Out of an abundance of caution, we will continue to closely monitor the building to ensure all areas remain safe.”

According to Fried, all employees and students are safe, but cafeteria operations are affected.

“Please note that due to repairs, we will not be serving hot meals today and will be using alternative indoor dining areas. However, we will be offering alternative meal options for all students,” she said in the email.

On Friday, four employees and a paramedic had to be hospitalized due to high CO levels in the cafeteria. According to authorities, no students were in the cafeteria at the time. Residents of the building where the cafeteria is located were relocated to another building and the entire gas line to the school was shut off. Two hazardous materials response teams ventilated the building and carbon monoxide levels dropped to low levels.

Cypress Bay High School is the largest high school in the state with approximately 4,800 students.

This wasn't the only gas leak at a Broward school on Monday.

A gas was detected in the cafeteria at Oriole Elementary School in Lauderdale Lakes, according to the school district, which did not say what type of gas it was. The school was temporarily evacuated as a precaution and the gas was sealed.

“After a thorough inspection, the school was deemed safe and students and staff were able to return to their classrooms,” the school district said in a statement.

According to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, an employee was taken to a nearby hospital as a precaution.

Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless and tasteless gas and is highly toxic. Depending on the level of exposure, CO can cause fatigue, weakness, chest pain in people with heart disease, nausea, vomiting, headaches, confusion, visual disturbances, unconsciousness and, in severe cases, death.