At 12:24 p.m. a gas line was discovered to have ruptured near the College Creek construction area. The leak prompted the evacuation of the Child Development Lab and other persons in the southwest area of campus. No injuries were reported.
The area is now open and no current danger exists.
Following the discovery, the University’s main gas line was temporarily shut off. University Police and the Arcata Fire Department responded to the scene. The leak was quickly contained and people have returned to the affected areas.
Some buildings may experience interruptions in their heating and ventilation systems as well as other systems reliant upon gas service. Plant Operations is working to restore gas throughout campus.
More information will be made available on this Web site, at 826-INFO, and on KHSU 90.5 FM as it becomes available.