Fire Breaks Out at University of South Florida Marine Science Lab
A fire erupted at a marine science laboratory on the University of South Florida's St. Petersburg campus on Saturday evening, leading to an evacuation. No injuries were reported, and authorities responded quickly to contain the blaze. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
- ▪A fire broke out at a marine science lab on the University of South Florida campus in St. Petersburg.
- ▪Plumes of gray smoke were visible as emergency responders arrived at the scene.
- ▪No injuries were reported following the fire.
- ▪The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
- ▪University police stated that more information would be released as it becomes available.
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By Adeola AdeosunWeekend Night EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.A fire broke out Saturday evening at a marine science laboratory building on the University of South Florida campus in St. Petersburg, prompting an evacuation, authorities said. Plumes of billowing gray smoke poured from the building as university police and local firefighters responded to the scene.No injuries had been reported as of Saturday night, according to university police and the local fire department. The cause of the fire remained under investigation.University police said more information would be released as it became available.
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