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3 Arlington-area schools evacuated after bomb threats

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Three schools in Arlington were evacuated Tuesday morning after bomb threats were called in, according to the Arlington Fire Department. The threats were reported at: Ditto Elementary School, 3001 Quail Lane Swift Elementary School, 1101 S. Fielder Road Oakridge School, 5900 W.

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Pioneer Parkway As a precaution, all three campuses were evacuated while the Arlington Fire Department and Arlington Police Department searched the facilities. After searching all three schools, authorities cleared each campus and said no suspicious devices were found. Arlington ISD said Ditto Elementary students were temporarily relocated to Martin High School while crews searched the elementary school. While we wait for Arlington Fire Department to search and clear the Ditto Elementary building, we are temporarily relocating all Ditto students to Martin High School by bus. We ve asked parents to please not come to Martin to pick up their student until they receive further communication from Arlington ISD, the district said in a statement. Arlington ISD said it will hold a news conference at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday.

Source: Local news

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