On Thursday, school district officials said staff members on the basement level were experiencing symptoms such as coughing and watery eyes.

Students at Manitou Springs Elementary left school early Thursday because staff members in the basement of the school began experiencing symptoms like coughing and watery eyes. The hazmat team believes a vacuum caused the issue.

Manitou Springs Elementary School was evacuated Thursday morning for the second time in three days after another incident related to a smell in the building.

HAZMAT crews were on scene and students were evacuated at Manitou Springs Elementary School Tuesday morning after officials said an ‘unknown substance’ was found in the gym.