Texas Tech University Cancels Classes as Mystery Green Manhole Explosion Sets Off Fires on Campus
On Wednesday, March 12, the campus in Lubbock faced multiple fires and power outages after an explosion took place. Issuing evacuation orders and canceling classes, the university later explained that the explosion occurred at a manhole.
Texas Tech Explosion Causes Early Spring Break
An explosion in a manhole at Texas Tech University caused alarm Wednesday evening, with flames and smoke visible for miles.
Green flames erupt from the ground at Texas Tech due to explosion
This is a follow-up on the power outage and evacuation at Texas Tech in Lubbock. Power has been restored to some areas, but the university remains closed today (March 13) and Friday (March 14).
Maintenance hole explosion at Texas Tech University causes fires, outages and cancels classes
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — An explosion inside a maintenance hole on the Texas Tech University campus in Lubbock set off fires and power outages, leading school officials to issue evacuation orders ...
Video shows green flames erupt following underground explosion on Texas Tech campus
Watch the video of green flames coming up through a manhole cover following an underground explosion at Texas Tech.
Texas Tech officials trying to determine what caused explosion and fires that prompted campus closure
A day after the incident in which green flames could be seen coming out of manholes, 40% of the university in Lubbock remains without power.
Explosion at Texas Tech causes fire and smoke to billow out of manholes on campus
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD/Gray News) - An explosion at a substation at Texas Tech University caused fire and smoke to billow out from manholes on campus, prompting school officials to evacuate ...
Manhole Explosion Unleashes Green Flames at Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University was forced to close early for spring break on Wednesday, March 12, after an underground explosion near a substation caused “widespread power outages,” according to university officials.
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Manhole explosion at Texas Tech University causes fires, outages and cancels classes
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — An explosion on the Texas Tech University campus in Lubbock set off fires and power outages Wednesday, leading school officials to issue evacuation orders for several ...
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Manhole explosion at Texas Tech University causes fires, outages and class cancellations
An explosion on the Texas Tech University campus in Lubbock set off fires and power outages Wednesday, leading school officials to issue evacuation orders for several buildings and cancel ...