Explosion reported at University of Nevada, Reno dorm

Police at University of Nevada, Reno were responding Friday to reports of an explosion at a dormitory.

Photos posted to social media showed extensive damage spanning multiple floors of a dormitory. Windows were blown out and debris appeared to have fallen on the street below.

Police and firefighters were on scene and advised people to stay away. Police referred to the incident as a “utilities accident.” There were no immediate reports of injuries.

Student Raven Green told The Associated Press she was in her room at Argenta Hall watching Netflix when she heard a loud boom and felt the building shake.

She thought it was an earthquake. When she opened her door, she could hardly see in the hallway that was full of smoke and debris, with water spraying everywhere.

She climbed over doors and pieces of drywall to reach the stairs but found the stairs broken.

She raced back to her room to get out of the smoke and called 911 for help.

The 19-year-old was still in her room as she spoke to the AP. Green said she is one floor above where she thinks the explosion occurred.

As she spoke, she could see firefighters and members of the bomb squad outside as she waited to be evacuated.

“It was very scary,” she said. “I’m still a little worried. I feel like nothing is happening. It’s been a long time now.”

Messages seeking more details from the university, Reno police and fire officials were not immediately returned.

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