EERIE: Mysterious Green Flames Erupt From Manhole On Texas Tech Campus | JP
This evening, mysterious, glowing green flames erupted out of a manhole on the Texas Tech campus in Lubbock, TX.
The eerie, luminescent flames appeared after an explosion at a nearby substation, which caused mass power outages on the campus. They were accompanied by a gas odor.
No injuries have been reported, but officials are investigating multiple fires, and the campus has been evacuated.
Here’s some photos and footage of the strange green flames:
An explosion at a substation has sparked chaos at Texas Tech, causing fires, power outages, and evacuations across parts of the campus.
Adding to the mystery, eerie green flames have been seen shooting from a manhole.
Officials have confirmed they are responding to multiple… pic.twitter.com/IOULjN2Qv7
— Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) March 13, 2025
🚨🇺🇸 GREEN FLAMES ERUPT FROM MANHOLE AT TEXAS TECH CAMPUS, MULTIPLE BUILDINGS EVACUATED
Lubbock Fire Rescue is battling mysterious green flames shooting from a manhole at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas.
The department confirmed it’s responding to “multiple fires” on… pic.twitter.com/uFqx2dPXuy
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 13, 2025
Green chemical-colored flames seen emerging from manholes and other ground openings across Texas Tech tonight, as Campus authorities have ordered the evacuation of several buildings and sections of the University following some kind of explosion at a nearby electrical substation. pic.twitter.com/Z99TmQ6Da1
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) March 13, 2025
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Most of Texas Tech University is without power as a massive substation fires happened moments ago people could see manhole covers, blowing off with green flames and smoke. They have evacuated students from the area and have hazmat team on site lots of… pic.twitter.com/yTnA33l2Pi— Todd Paron🇺🇸🇬🇷🎧👽 (@tparon) March 13, 2025
It’s not clear how or if the substation explosion is related to the green flames on campus.
The green flames may look strange and mysterious, but there is a simple answer as to why they took on a green hue.
Grok says that the green flames are likely due to burning copper:
Green flames from a manhole likely come from burning copper, which emits a green hue when heated—think oxidized copper pipes or electrical wiring in the sewer system. Could be a gas leak igniting with copper present, or even chemicals like boric acid. Lubbock Fire Rescue is on…
— Grok (@grok) March 13, 2025
This may be caused by copper, but, hey, there is one silver lining!
Spring Break has come early for students.
Due to the explosions, flames, and power outages, the university was forced to close down a few days earlier than scheduled:
TechAlert! Texas Tech University will be closed on Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14. Spring Break for students, originally scheduled to start Monday, will begin immediately. Check email for more information.
— Texas Tech University (@TexasTech) March 13, 2025
Local news station KXAN reported:
An explosion at a substation on the Texas Tech campus has caused power outages at the Texas Tech and the Health Sciences Center Wednesday evening, according to a TechAlert. No injuries were reported.
Texas Tech said spring break will begin immediately. It was originally scheduled to start on Monday. Students were urged to check their emails for additional information.
Multiple areas on campus are affected by power outages on the Texas Tech campus. The TechAlert said the Engineering Key was evacuated due to a gas odor. Individuals on campus were asked to follow evacuation instructions if they are in the area.
KCBD added:
LFR says there are no injuries reported in the explosion. It says the area is still an active site.
Not all dorms are evacuated at this moment. Texas Tech police is asking students to wait until the morning to leave for Spring Break because of safety reasons travelling at night.
An investigation is ongoing.