Smoke from burnt macaroni and cheese forces evacuation at Iowa Capitol

DES MOINES, Iowa – A burnt bowl of macaroni and cheese forced a brief evacuation at the Iowa Capitol.

Iowa Department of Administrative Services spokesman Caleb Hunter says somebody’s lunch burned in a microwave Monday behind the Senate Chambers on the second floor of the Capitol. He says the smoke prompted a short evacuation of the entire building during the morning.

Hunter says he’s not aware of any property damage or injuries.

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