Ohio Union experiences brief kitchen fire in Woody’s Tavern

Bella Czajkowski
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 19:55:57 +0000
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The Ohio Union was evacuated after Woody’s Tavern experienced a fire. Credit: Olivia Albert | Managing Editor

Woody’s Tavern, located in the Ohio Union, experienced a brief fire in the kitchen Monday.

The cause of the fire is unknown, university spokesperson Dave Isaacs said. The Ohio Union was evacuated around 1 p.m. and the fire was quickly contained.

Also Monday afternoon, numerous campus buildings were without running water due to a water main break on John Herrick Drive. These buildings, including Thompson library, 18th Avenue Library and the RPAC, were evacuated.

Ohio State then canceled the remainder of in-person classes Monday due to the water main break.?

University spokesperson Dave Isaacs said all Traditions dining locations will be open for grab-and-go options only. He said all other dining locations and recreation centers will close.

Jessica Orozco contributed reporting.