Texas Students Busted For Igniting Fireworks In School Cafeteria

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The Harris County Fire Marshal says the two boys are charged with felony arson. It's after they ignited an aeriel firework inside a secondary container yesterday afternoon inside the Klein Forest High School Cafeteria.

Four students suffered minor injuries. Students had to evacuate the school.

 "This was a very serious incident that occurred inside one of our schools, and we are fortunate the injuries sustained were minor," said Harris County Fire Marshal Laurie L. Christensen. "I'm proud of our partnerships with Klein ISD Police, local law enforcement, and the District Attorney's Office. Our officers were able to quickly identify the suspects, obtain confessions, and file charges."