By The Engineering and Computer Sciences building was evacuated Monday afternoon after a motor in one of the building’s three elevators burned out.
An occupant of the building smelled smoke and called the fire department, according to Toni Beron, associate vice president of university relations. The fire department found no evidence of fire.
However, upon examination of the building, officials found damage to electrical components.
According to University Police Cpl. Vergel Munoz, the elevator generator may have malfunctioned due to burnt wiring.
The sixth floor of the building smelled of chemicals and smoke and dead bees littered the floor.
Shortly after the evacuation, students and staff were allowed to re-enter the building but all elevators were shut down and the stairs were the only means of access to the upper floors. Beron said the elevator that malfunctioned has been taken out of service for the time being.
According to University Police, they are still looking into the cause of the incident, and it is uncertain how long it will take for the elevators to get back up and running.
Caitlin O’Connor contributed to this report.
