Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, was forced to shut down its campus and send students home early for spring break due to a series of explosions and manhole fires. An initial explosion at a nearby substation caused extensive power outages, followed by reports of a gas odor on campus. Social media videos captured flames and smoke emerging from the manholes. Parts of the campus were evacuated, and staff were forbidden from returning. While students could later re-enter residence halls, access to the broader area remained limited as power issues persisted.
A series of explosions and manhole fires led Texas Tech University to shut down its campus early for spring break, prioritizing student safety.
Videos on social media captured dramatic scenes of green flames bursting from manhole covers, indicating a serious gas leak concern.
The university reported a gas odor, followed by visible flames and smoke, prompting emergency evacuations and restricted access to affected areas.
Despite some students re-entering residence halls later, access to the campus remained limited, with ongoing power outages affecting operations.
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