UAF police find no bombs after morning threat

UAF police find no bombs after morning threat

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Police Department has determined that no explosive devices were present at the buildings mentioned in two Tuesday morning emailed bomb threats. Normal operations at the UAF Troth Yeddha' Campus in Fairbanks resumed around 11:30 a.m.

Police received the first email early Tuesday morning. The email, which came from an anonymous address, said that an explosive device may have been left somewhere near the Elvey Building on the west ridge of campus.

Police issued an emergency alert and then blocked off access to West Ridge for about 5 hours while they searched the building and nearby outdoor areas. UAF also canceled morning classes on the Troth Yeddha' Campus as a precaution, and asked employees working on West Ridge to stay home until the police were able to determine it was safe.

During the response to the initial email, another email with nearly identical language was received saying there might be another device at the Rasmuson Library. Police were able to quickly search the library and the areas outside the building and determined there was no bomb.

Investigation of the incident is ongoing. The UAF Police Department is working with state, local and federal law enforcement agencies on the investigation. The emails appear to be fraudulent and are similar to those reportedly received by multiple other universities in the United States this morning.

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