City lifeguards found only about 30 box jellyfish this morning at an area of Kuhio Beach called "Ponds" but expect a larger influx tomorrow.

Despite the small numbers, warning signs were posted today at Waikiki beaches. The most commonly affected beaches for the monthly invasion are Ala Moana and Waikiki but swimmers may encounter the stinging jellyfish at Hanauma Bay, Waimea Bay, 'Ehukai, Sunset Beach, Poka'i Bay, Ma'ili and Makaha.

30 evacuated from classroom

About 30 people complaining of a "glue-like" odor were evacuated today from a portable classroom at Honolulu Community College at 874 Dillingham Blvd.

The evacuation occurred at 8:46 a.m. A hazardous materials unit did an air check of the building and found nothing abnormal in terms of air quality, said HFD spokesman Capt. Emmit Kane.

Eleven people were treated for minor irritation complaints, said Kane. No one was taken to the hospital, he added.

Work Furlough escapee caught

Police yesterday captured escapee Antone Lopes at a Wai'anae residence on Mill Street.

Lopes, 45, was declared an escapee Saturday when he failed to return to the Laumaka Work Furlough Program facility. He was arrested at 6:12 p.m. yesterday.

Man reportedly drowns in bay

ANAHOLA, Kaua'i — A 59-year-old California man apparently drowned yesterday at Anahola Bay while attempting to rescue his two grandchildren, who were struggling in the water about 40 yards from shore.

Police, fire rescue specialists and paramedics responded at 2:57 p.m.