Last Wednesday afternoon, a boiler in the campus power plant at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater exploded, possibly releasing asbestos into the air.  Seven people were in the building at the time of the explosion, but only one minor injury was reported.  The primary concern, however, is that the wind carried loose asbestos out of the building's broken windows.

The buildings near the plant, including a major dining hall, were evacuated and temporarily closed.  Crews and engineers are currently assessing the building's damages and are attempting to contain the area.  Because the power plant was the campus' principal source of heat, the school will be using hot water reserves until they have been exhausted.  Officials are requesting that students keep windows closed to preserve heat and to shield from airborne asbestos.  The full article is available here.