Overview
- University officials said a PVC hot water line failed shortly after water service was restored, triggering alarms and flooding multiple rooms.
- Oklahoma State University Police reported two students sustained minor burn injuries related to the evacuation.
- Contractors are removing water and drying the building, and the dorm’s water was turned off again Friday to continue remediation.
- Students described heavy steam, a caved-in ceiling on the third floor, and water affecting first-floor surfaces and electronics.
- OSU said displaced residents received temporary accommodations and that checks will include moisture testing and air-quality assessments.