MUN engineering building re-opened, after malfunctioning device tamed with water cannon
Personal belongings left behind during evacuation can be picked up between 8 and 10 p.m.
Memorial University's engineering building in St. John's has now been cleared to re-opened to the public.
Officials from MUN said in a release Thursday evening that the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary's Explosives Disposal Unit used a water cannon to release pressure from a malfunctioning device and the building is now all clear.
1/5 The RNC advises that the situation at the SJ Carew Engineering Building has been resolved - ALL CLEAR
—@MemorialUThe St. John's Regional Fire Department and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary were on scene all afternoon and into the evening.
MUN added that anyone with personal property left in public areas in the building could return between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Thursday, or make alternate arrangements before the building opens tomorrow by calling 864-7461.
