Cape Coral High School students evacuated as potential gas leak under investigation

Cape Coral High School was evacuated Tuesday morning for a potential gas leak.According to the Cape Coral Police Department, all students were evacuated and they are in a secure area.According to the School District of Lee County, everyone is at the football field.Right now, the Cape Coral Fire Department is at the school and investigating, the police said. The school district also said parents have been notified and that school could potentially be dismissed early depending on how long it takes to resolve the situation.Police are asking people to avoid the area until further notice.This is a developing story and will be updated.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. —

Cape Coral High School was evacuated Tuesday morning for a potential gas leak.

According to the Cape Coral Police Department, all students were evacuated and they are in a secure area.

According to the School District of Lee County, everyone is at the football field.

Right now, the Cape Coral Fire Department is at the school and investigating, the police said.

The school district also said parents have been notified and that school could potentially be dismissed early depending on how long it takes to resolve the situation.

Police are asking people to avoid the area until further notice.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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