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UPDATE at 8:26 p.m.: The small fire in Fluke Hall has been extinguished. The battery that apparently caused the fire was removed from the building. No injuries were reported. The area is reopening.

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Firefighters extinguishing a small fire at Fluke Hall. Avoid area. Updates as available at https://t.co/ycyGn0xCEk

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UPDATE at 7:47 a.m. Thursday, May 14: A suspect in the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old UW student on Sunday is in custody, Seattle police announced this morning. Info: https://t.co/ycyGn0xCEk

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10:40 p.m.: UWPD officers are investigating a death that occurred at Nordheim Court Apartments building 7 reported at about 10:20 p.m. The death is being investigated as a homicide. If you are at Nordheim, stay indoors and lock doors and windows. Info: https://t.co/ycyGn0xCEk

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If you see the suspect, please call 911 immediately. If you know who the suspect is or have information about him, please call the SPD Homicide Tip Line at 206-233-5000, monitored around the clock but you may be asked to leave a voicemail if we are speaking with another caller.

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UPDATE: The Seattle Police Department has released photos of the suspect in Sunday night’s killing of a UW student in the Nordheim Court Building 7 laundry room.

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UPDATE at 12:08 a.m.: Police have searched and secured the Nordheim Court area. Out of an abundance of caution, Nordheim Court residents are still being asked to remain inside. The investigation is ongoing.

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UPDATE at 11:38 p.m.: Police are searching for a man in connection with the investigation who was described as 5-foot-6 inches to 5-foot-7 inches tall, with a slim build, black hair, beard and wearing a button-up shirt under a dark blue vest and blue jeans. If seen, call 911.

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UPDATE at 11:05 p.m.: Police continue to investigate at Nordheim Court. The area has been secured. Nordheim Court residents are asked to continue to remain indoors at this time.

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UPDATE 9:57 a.m.: Firefighters have located the source of the gas leak at the Haggett Hall construction area. The gas has been turned off, and the smell is dissipating.

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9:35 a.m. The Seattle Fire Department is investigating a report of a smell of natural gas near several buildings in the central area of campus. Follow directions from firefighters at the scene. Updates to follow. More info: https://t.co/ycyGn0xCEk

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UPDATE at 10:23 a.m.: Seattle Fire Department tests indicate the the white powder was a desiccant, a drying agent often used in packaging. It is not harmful and is being removed. The building is reopening.

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9:36 a.m.: Seattle Fire is responding to a hazardous materials incident on the third floor of Denny Hall at the UW's Seattle campus. Avoid the area. More info at https://t.co/ycyGn0xCEk.

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UPDATE at 9:54 a.m.: Seattle firefighters are continuing to respond. Avoid the area and follow the directions of firefighters at the scene.

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UPDATE at 10:53 a.m.: After a thorough investigation of the reported natural gas leak, Seattle Fire Department concluded that there was no hazardous material present and is preparing to depart the scene.

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.@SeattleFire units have responded to a reported smell of natural gas in the area of the Henry Art Gallery and Odegaard Undergraduate Library. Firefighters monitored the air in and around multiple buildings and did not detect a natural gas leak. They are reducing their response.

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The UW will continue to coordinate with Seattle Fire Department, and any new information will be provided, if or when it becomes available, at https://t.co/ycyGn0xCEk.

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UPDATE 1:28 a.m.: Suspect in robbery at parking lot C10 not located yet. If seen, call 911. Info and suspect description: https://t.co/ycyGn0xCEk

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Robbery reported at parking lot C10. UWPD searching area. No injuries. Info and suspect description: https://t.co/ycyGn0xCEk