On Thursday, the University of Colorado Boulder went into high alert after an unconfirmed bomb threat forced people to leave campus.

Due to an unverified bomb threat, CU Boulder lifts the evacuation order. The all-clear was given by early afternoon, but one building will stay closed.

Police at the University of Colorado Boulder evacuated three big buildings on campus on Thursday after getting a bomb threat that wasn't confirmed.

What CU Boulder buildings were cleared?

Officers quickly cleared Norlin Library, Ketchum Arts and Sciences, and Ramaley Biology just after noon to make sure that students and faculty were safe, as per a report by the Daily Camera.

The three buildings, which were close to Colorado Avenue and Pleasant Street, were closed as a safety measure. Campus police told students and staff to leave right away so they could secure the area.


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Classes that weren't in the affected buildings continued as scheduled, and other campus buildings remained open.

What did the police do about the threat?

The CU Boulder Police were in charge of the response, which included K-9 units searching all three buildings. Officials say that Boulder Police officers and Boulder Fire-Rescue crews did not take part in the operation.

Around 1:15 p.m., about an hour after the first alert, the evacuation order was lifted, as per a report by KUSA.





Later in the day, classes at Ketchum Arts and Sciences and Ramaley Biology started up again. But Norlin Library will stay closed until Friday. Officers will let students get their things back if they are with someone else.

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A school shooting in nearby Jefferson County just a few days before this event has left many people on edge.

FAQs

What buildings were evacuated?
The Ketchum Arts and Sciences, Ramaley Biology, and Norlin Library were all evacuated.

Is the Norlin Library going to open again?
Norlin Library will stay closed on Friday, but students can get their things back with police escorts