A fire broke out Saturday evening at a lab building on the University of South Florida campus in St. Petersburg, prompting an evacuation, authorities said.
The fire sent plumes of billowing gray smoke from the marine science laboratory building. No injuries had been reported, university police and the local fire department said. The cause of the fire remained under investigation. University police said more information would be released as it became available.
Authorities confirmed that everyone was evacuated safely from the building. The incident occurred at the marine science facility, which is part of the university's St. Petersburg campus. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene to manage the situation and ensure the area was secure.
The university and fire department are working together to determine the origin of the fire. Further updates will be provided once the investigation yields more details. In the meantime, the affected building remains closed, and classes or activities scheduled there may be disrupted.
