School chemical spill cleaned up

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to a small chemical spill in the science department of the Yarra Valley Grammar School in Ringwood at 1.32pm this afternoon.

Firefighters arrived on the scene within seven minutes to find a small spill in a science room.

Around 700 students and staff were evacuated with no injuries reported after approximately 500 millilitres of Butyric acid was spilt and caused an odour to spread through the school.

FRV Hazmat Technicians responded to assist in cleaning up the spill.