A large fire at a nearby construction site forced the University of Maryland to close its College Park campus early today, April 24, 2017.
Firefighters responded to a five alarm blaze at the University of Maryland College Park campus today, April 24, 2017. The fire broke out in a building that was under construction in the 4700 block of Berwyn House Road.Firefighters have still not determined the cause of the fire. Because of decreased air quality in the surrounding areas, the University of Maryland closed early today in an abundance of caution.More....it's going to be a long day in College Park at 5-Alarm bldg fire MCFRS providing mutual aid assistance on many levels pic.twitter.com/iBXyMTj1PU
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 24, 2017
Check out this video of area firefighters responding to the blaze.Due to poor air quality from fire near campus, the University of Maryland, College Park is closing at 1 pm on Monday, April 24, 2017 (1/3)
— Univ. of Maryland (@UofMaryland) April 24, 2017
More flames as firefighters continue to battle this raging fire in College Park. They say inside floors have already collapsed. #NBC4DC pic.twitter.com/nnW3DDu1Ve
— Tracee Wilkins (@TraceeWilkins) April 24, 2017