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An explosion was reported Thursday at Palm Springs High School, but police determined it was a vehicle backfiring.

Officers and fire crews reported to the call about an explosion shortly after 9 a.m. Thursday at 2401 E. Baristo Road, according to the Palm Springs Police Department.

Officers revealed the source of the sound came from a vehicle, and deemed the campus to be safe, police said.

As a precaution, authorities will remain at the scene for an unspecified amount of time to continue to search the school grounds.

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