Dickinson ISD high school evacuated due to small fire possibly related to student's cell phone

DICKINSON, Texas - Evacuations were underway at a Dickinson ISD High School Thursday after officials say a small fire started in a student's backpack, possibly related to a cell phone. 

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District officials say it happened around 2 p.m. at Dickinson High School near Gulf Freeway in Dickinson, Texas located west of Houston. 

Dismissal was affected as a result of the small fire, and as a precaution, students were evacuated from the school. However, no damages or injuries were reported, and the fire was contained to the backpack placed in the trashcan. 

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Additionally, buses were delayed leaving, and parent pickup was affected by the fire truck in the school. However, school will remain in session for Friday.