Orange High School in Hillsborough was evacuated on Thursday afternoon after a “safety threat,” a school spokesperson confirmed to WCHL.

Officials say the school administrators were made aware through a tip line and that the school was evacuated.

A larger-than-normal law enforcement presence is on the scene.

This story will be updated with additional information as it is made available.

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