Stormy Weather

From the Bruin: The Sunset Canyon Recreation Center was evacuated due to structural damage caused by a lightning strike Thursday morning.

Lightning struck a structural wooden beam outside the recreation center’s building, causing the building to be evacuated and restricted to emergency personnel until the structure is deemed safe, said Nurit Katz, executive officer of facilities management.

Katz said the lightning strike was reported to her office at around 9:47 a.m., but she does not know when exactly the strike occurred.

Administrative Vice Chancellor Michael Beck said in an email statement the lightning strike also caused a gas leak, which has since been controlled.

He added there were no injuries as a result of the lightning strike...

Full story at http://dailybruin.com/2019/01/31/lightning-strike-causes-structural-damage-evacuation-at-sunset-canyon-rec-center/