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(BLOOMINGTON) – The power went out in 55 buildings at Indiana University’s Bloomington Campus after an over surge at a Duke substation off campus just before 10:15 a.m. Friday.
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The over surge caused a small fire at the substation melting an important cable.
The incident resulted in 55 buildings at the campus to lose power including many academic/administration buildings and a residence hall.
Power was restored around 9 p.m. Friday.