Smoke Causes Evacuation of School of Law

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Cause not immediately known, transformer malfunction suspected








Smoke caused evacuation of the School of Law Monday afternoon. Photo by Cydney Scott
Updated at 3:40 p.m.: It is now safe to occupy the School of Law and resume normal activities in the area.
Updated at 3:10 p.m.: Commonwealth Avenue westbound from St. Mary’s Street to the BU Bridge is now open.
The Boston Fire Department evacuated the School of Law Monday about 2 p.m. after smoke poured out of an electrical room in the building’s basement. Boston Fire Department spokesperson Steve McDonald says the building was evacuated as a precaution and that there were no injuries. He says the fire was caused by a transformer malfunction in the basement, and that a work crew from Eversource is on site.
Scott Paré, acting chief of the BU Police Department, says firefighters put a dry chemical on the source of the smoke to contain it. The incident forced the temporary closure of Commonwealth Avenue westbound from St. Mary’s Street to the BU Bridge. It is recommended that people avoid the area.











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