Explosion reported near U of M campus, nearby buildings being evacuated

MINNEAPOLIS — Several buildings on the University of Minnesota campus are being evacuated due to an explosion and fire at a residence believed to be caused by a natural gas leak.

Officials say they’re evacuating all buildings on University Avenue between 15th Avenue Southeast and 19th Ave. SE — the heart of Fraternity Row — while they investigate.

U of M Twin Cities: REQUESTING ALL RESIDENTS EVACUATE THE 17TH AVE RESIDENCE HALL / 326 17TH AVE SE DUE TO STRUCTURE FIRE AT NEARBY RESIDENCE AND POSSIBLE NATURAL GAS LEAK/ISSUES
— UMN Public Safety (@UMNpublicsafety) June 30, 2022