ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A fire sparked Monday morning at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus, reigniting concerns just days after a massive blaze destroyed a key research facility.
Officials say the latest incident was caused by a smoldering hotspot left behind from Saturday’s two-alarm fire at the College of Marine Science. Crews returned to extinguish the flare-up, which did not result in any injuries but has kept parts of campus blocked off and under investigation.
The original fire, which began Saturday evening, sent thick smoke visible for miles across the city. While the exact cause remains under investigation, early reports suggest lightning in the area may have played a role…