ALBAWABA - Emergency services in Texas opened a probe into an underground fire and explosion at a power substation which caused multiple power outages and evacuations on the Texas Tech University campus.
Texas University officials reported multiple power outages at about 7 p.m. and called Lubbock Fire Rescue that responded to a reported gas leak at the 900 block of Boston Avenue.
Caitlynn Jeffries, a public information officer, for the Texas Tech Police Department, confirmed that an explosion occurred in a manhole near the engineering key in the central part of campus near the 900 block of Boston Avenue.
No injuries have been reported from the explosion, according to officials with Lubbock Fire Rescue.
Students said they saw huge smoke and green flames from the site of the explosion. Lubbock Fire Rescue later confirmed that “active fire and smoke” was seen issuing from multiple manholes on campus.
The TTUHSC campus called on students and staff to leave the Lubbock campus at 8:35 p.m.
On X, the university wrote: "TechAlert! Power remains out on campus. Barricades are being removed. Students are allowed in residence halls. Continue to avoid the Engineering Key. Employees should not return to campus to gather belongings until further notice."
