UC Berkeley Evacuated After Power Outage, Explosion
The main campus of the University of California at Berkeley was evacuated Monday evening after the power went out, which caused a generator to explode.
Five or six people were injured as a result of the explosion, with most being treated at the scene, reports SFGate.com. One person was sent to a local hospital. Twenty others were trapped in campus elevators but were freed by 8:30 p.m.
The power outage began around 4:30 p.m. Police are looking into the possibility that the outage and explosion were caused by a copper theft.
Related Articles:
If you appreciated this article and want to receive more valuable industry content like this, click here to sign up for our FREE digital newsletters!
Related Content
Leading in Turbulent Times: Effective Campus Public Safety Leadership for the 21st Century
This new webcast will discuss how campus public safety leaders can effectively incorporate Clery Act, Title IX, customer service, “helicopter” parents, emergency notification, town-gown relationships, brand management, Greek Life, student recruitment, faculty, and more into their roles and develop the necessary skills to successfully lead their departments. Register today to attend this free webcast!
