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Elevator Issue Leads to Evacuation at Vermont Statehouse

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM

An elevator malfunctioned causing smoke to appear inside the building.

An alarming incident at the Vermont Statehouse on Thursday morning resulted in the evacuation of a large number of individuals. Smoke appeared within the interior of the building, which was attributed to a malfunctioning elevator that activated the smoke detection system.

Fortunately, there were no reported injuries associated with the event. After a brief period of approximately 20 minutes, the authorities permitted everyone to re-enter the premises. The elevator in question will remain non-operational until repairs are completed.

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