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Harvard Halts Classes and Evacuates Dining Hall After Morning Bomb Threat at Memorial Hall
campus-safety11 days ago

Harvard Halts Classes and Evacuates Dining Hall After Morning Bomb Threat at Memorial Hall

Harvard University issued a shelter-in-place order on Monday morning after a bomb threat was reported at Memorial Hall. Police established a perimeter and swept the building, leading to the closure of adjacent facilities including Annenberg Hall and Memorial Church. Several classes were canceled or moved online, though the shelter-in-place order was lifted within 35 minutes, with the building remaining closed for further investigation.

Suspected gunman hunted after gunfire near Notre Dame game; shelter-in-place ordered
crime19 days ago

Suspected gunman hunted after gunfire near Notre Dame game; shelter-in-place ordered

Police are searching for a suspected gunman after gunfire near Eddy Street Commons during Notre Dame’s game against Michigan State. The university issued a shelter-in-place and the stadium was locked down; one person was hospitalized. The suspect—described as a heavy-set Black male wearing blue shorts, a black shirt and one white shoe—was last seen along the southern edge of campus as authorities urged people to avoid the area and for residents to shelter in place while the search continued.

Moss Landing battery storage fire triggers shelter-in-place and road closures
public-safety21 days ago

Moss Landing battery storage fire triggers shelter-in-place and road closures

Firefighters responded to a structure fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant’s north side early Friday, triggering shelter-in-place orders for nearby areas as CAL FIRE and the EPA monitor air quality; Dolan Road is closed between Highway 1 and Via Tanques Road and traffic on Highway 1 is affected, while local schools are sheltering indoors. The Moss Landing site includes large battery storage facilities, including a Vistra Energy unit with a history of battery fires, and cleanup is ongoing.

Orange plume prompts brief shelter-in-place in La Habra; leak contained
local1 month ago

Orange plume prompts brief shelter-in-place in La Habra; leak contained

Emergency crews responded to a chemical leak at a La Habra business on Cypress Street, with an orange plume rising from the building. Hazmat teams contained the leak, active air monitoring is in place and there is no active risk to residents. The shelter-in-place order was downgraded to an advisory and then lifted around 2:30 p.m., three people were checked by medical personnel with no injuries, and Cypress Street was briefly closed while investigators determine the cause.

UW-Whitewater Clears Campus Safety After Emergency Alert
education1 month ago

UW-Whitewater Clears Campus Safety After Emergency Alert

UW-Whitewater said there was no threat to life after an emergency alert prompted a shelter-in-place order earlier in the day. Campus police and the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office checked university buildings and confirmed safety around 11:37 a.m.; officials said more information would follow. The fall semester began, and the Rock County campus was not affected.

Eugene man arrested after overnight SWAT raid prompts evacuation and shelter-in-place
local1 month ago

Eugene man arrested after overnight SWAT raid prompts evacuation and shelter-in-place

Police served a search warrant on a home on Archie Street in Eugene; the suspect, 31-year-old Scout Monroe Stripedwolf, refused to exit as SWAT and other specialized units responded, prompting nearby evacuations and a shelter-in-place alert before he was taken into custody around 1:44 a.m. The shelter-in-place was lifted and the investigation continues.

Two Colorado State Troopers Wounded; Suspect Killed in Woodland Park Shooting
crime-and-justice1 month ago

Two Colorado State Troopers Wounded; Suspect Killed in Woodland Park Shooting

Two Colorado State Patrol troopers were shot during a morning traffic stop near Woodland Park; both were hospitalized and expected to recover. A second trooper returned fire, wounding the suspect, who later died at a hospital after a large multi-agency manhunt prompted a shelter-in-place in the Westwood Lakes area. Law enforcement tracked the suspect to a location around 9:24 a.m., and the shelter-in-place was lifted shortly after the suspect was found in custody. The incident is being investigated by the Fourth Judicial District Attorney’s Office, with Gov. Polis expressing support for the officers and their families.

Suspect Taken Into Custody After Trooper Shooting Near Woodland Park
crime1 month ago

Suspect Taken Into Custody After Trooper Shooting Near Woodland Park

Two Colorado state troopers were shot during a traffic stop near Woodland Park. After a shelter-in-place order for Westwood Lakes and Woodland West, authorities located the suspect and he is in custody; one trooper is seriously wounded and the other minor. The suspect was described as armed and dangerous, and the shelter-in-place has since been lifted as the investigation continues.

Omaha shelter-in-place as armed suspect barricades in home following mall pursuit
local1 month ago

Omaha shelter-in-place as armed suspect barricades in home following mall pursuit

Omaha police issued a shelter-in-place order as a barricaded, armed suspect fled from a mall incident and took cover in a home near 38th Street and Browne Avenue after a pursuit that included helicopter tracking; two people were seen leaving the residence, and negotiators are attempting a peaceful resolution while area residents are urged to avoid the vicinity.

LA Breathes Smoke as Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Rages On
us3 months ago

LA Breathes Smoke as Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Rages On

A massive fire at a 500,000‑square‑foot Boyle Heights cold‑storage warehouse has burned for six days, sending smoke across Los Angeles and triggering shelter‑in‑place orders and officials’ emergency declarations as air‑quality advisories remain in effect. California Gov. Newsom and LA leaders mobilized resources, with Lineage pledging $2 million for impacted residents. Firefighters have gained access by removing exterior walls to target interior hotspots, while investigators have not yet determined the cause, though the roof solar array is suspected.