ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — University of South Florida’s St. Petersburg campus experienced an emergency Saturday evening when flames erupted inside a marine science laboratory building, leading officials to order an evacuation.
Thick gray smoke could be seen rising from the research facility as emergency crews responded to the scene. Both campus police and local fire officials confirmed that no one was hurt in the incident.
Investigators have not yet determined what sparked the blaze. Campus police indicated they would provide additional details as their investigation progresses.
