HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Klein Forest High School has been evacuated after reports of a possible explosion in the area.
Authorities told ABC13 a firework exploded in the cafeteria around 1:00 p.m.
There has been an incident at Klein Forest High School. All students and staff are safe. The building has been evacuated. Do NOT come to the campus. More information to follow.@KleinForest
— Klein ISD (@KleinISD) January 7, 2020
Some sources are reporting possible injuries, but Klein ISD says no students or employees were injured.
HCFMO investigators and inspectors are en route to Klein Forest High School. Preliminary information is a firework was ignited inside the school cafeteria, causing possible injuries to one person. More info will be available as soon as investigators arrive on scene. #hounews pic.twitter.com/RgqjEKKKUc
— Harris Co. FMO (@hcfmo) January 7, 2020
Klein ISD official says all students that are able to walk home are being released, and buses are en route to the campus.
All after school activities have been canceled for day.
This is a developing story. We will update you as more information becomes available. Story courtesy of ABC13.