E-Cigarette Blamed for Gymnasium Explosion, Fire

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Police say an electronic cigarette is to blame for an explosion at Sparks (Nev.) High School that caused minor damage to the gymnasium floor and led to a code-yellow lockdown and an evacuation of 150 students Monday. A teacher saw the fire shortly after 10 a.m. and quickly reported it to school police and administration, evacuating all students from the gym and those in nearby classrooms to the football field. 

"From what the teacher told me there was a small explosion and then a ball of fire," principal Kevin Carroll said

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