Explosive Chemistry

Last Friday (5 August 2005), there was an explosion and fire at Chemistry in The Australian National University. Part of the campus was evacuated because it stank real bad!

Soon after the explosion, the police closed off the road into the campus from Barry Drive (by ANU Tech). I was going for lunch then on my bike. On the way back, I realized that they mean no entry whatsoever, not just for motor vehicles. Oh well... I just backed up and entered via Toad Hall into the Union area. As I had been away, I missed all the evacuation notices and really didn't know what to do. So I just cycled about campus and met some friends I had not met for some time. It's like everyone finally came out of their caves at the same time and... hey! long time no see!

After about an hour of aimless riding, and exploring unknown parts of the ANU, I decided to ride home before it got dark. I had no gloves and no lights as I only intended for a short ride to lunch. And that was it. Boring huh? It was interesting while it lasted though.

I took some photos on Wednesday...


Damaged building


Damaged building


Damaged window


Broken glass