Texas Tech University experienced a series of emergency incidents, including multiple fires and an explosion at a substation, that led to power outages and a gas odor reported across the campus. The situation resulted in the activation of the emergency operations center and the evacuation of certain areas, particularly the engineering key. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. As a precautionary measure, the university has decided to close the campus and initiate spring break immediately. Authorities are addressing the ongoing safety concerns as smoke plumes and gas leaks were observed at the site.