https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/students-evacuated-fire-breaks-out-26346966

Students evacuated as fire breaks out at university science lab

Students had to evacuate a building at the University of Warwick after a fire broke out in the Physics building yesterday afternoon. Flames were reportedly seen shooting from the top of the building. Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service hazmat teams attended the scene of the fire. The University of Warwick say that the blaze started in a battery testing chamber when a lithium ion battery caught fire.The University also said that following the fire, the Physics building will be closed today (February 28) as a precaution. In a statement, the University of Warwick said: "An incident in our EIC secure battery testing chamber resulted in a lithium ion car battery pack catching fire.

"As per protocol we contacted the fire brigade. The fire was contained to the test chamber and is now out.

"The hazmat team has also attended and since left. Staff and students in nearby buildings were evacuated at the time."The safety of our staff and students is of paramount importance, and as such, the EIC and Physical Science buildings will be closed [today] as a precaution. Should anyone feel unwell, we would advise them to contact NHS 111.

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