ABC News02.05.2026Ciencia1 dk okumaUnited States
Fire Breaks Out at USF St. Petersburg Marine Science Lab
Evacuation ordered as crews battle blaze; no injuries reported, cause under investigation
En resumen
- A fire broke out Saturday evening at the marine science laboratory building on the University of South Florida's St.
- Petersburg campus, prompting an evacuation.
- Authorities reported no injuries.
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Por qué importa
The University of South Florida maintains a campus in St. Petersburg focused on marine science research. Campus safety protocols require evacuation during fire emergencies.
Tamaño de fuente
A fire broke out Saturday evening at a lab building on the University of South Florida campus in St. Petersburg, prompting an evacuation, authorities said. The fire sent plumes of billowing gray smoke from the marine science laboratory building. No injuries had been reported, university police and the local fire department said. The cause of the fire remained under investigation. University police said more information would be released as it became available.
Preguntas abiertas
- What caused the fire?
- What is the extent of damage to the marine science laboratory?
- When will the building reopen for research?
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