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Lamar High School evacuates students, staff due to 'strong smell of gas'

The Houston Independent School District is on scene investigating the source of the odor.

HOUSTON, Texas — All students and staff at Lamar High School were evacuated after the smell of gas filled a part of the school's building on Monday, according to school officials.

Principal Rita Graves sent a message to families saying the school's campus is evacuating everyone due to a "strong smell of gas in one part of the building."

The Houston Independent School District is on scene investigating the source of the odor.

The school will provide updates on the situation as they become avaliable.

This is a developing story.

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