Emergency declared at University
Dozens of firefighters responded to a fire alarm at the University of Southampton this morning, alerted to what was thought to be a hazardous materials incident. University Road was closed […]
Dozens of firefighters responded to a fire alarm at the University of Southampton this morning, alerted to what was thought to be a hazardous materials incident.
A chemistry experiment failed and caused alarm
University Road was closed at 6am while emergency services, including paramedics, a reported eight fire engines and specialist firefighting equipment, poured in to campus to respond to the potentially major incident.
University Road closed this morning. Image: Paul Rodga
The incident was fortunately found to be “very minor” involving an overnight chemistry experiment in an enclosed cabinet.
Southampton University.Crews were alerted to a possible fire, however this was just an overnight experiment that triggered the fire alarm.
— Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service (@HantsIOW_fire) September 20, 2013
University Road and buildings on campus have since reopened.
University Road closed this morning. Image: Paul Rodga
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