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Update: Pope John Paul II evacuated due to fire

Pope John Paul II was evacuated on Thursday morning due to a fire.

According to fire rescue, the fire was in the bathroom, but it did not cause any damage, only setting off the alarm.

For the evacuation, students were taken to St. Patrick Cathedral.

Fire Rescue responded quickly and determined the school was safe.

School buses picked students up and returned them to school.

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