Powder in envelopes sent to University of California, Irvine is harmless, university says
By APTuesday, January 5, 2010
Powder in envelopes sent to CA university harmless
IRVINE, Calif. — Authorities have determined that white powder sent to three people at the University of California, Irvine is not hazardous.
Two professors received the powder Monday in envelopes with the words “Black Death” written on them. A third envelope was received Tuesday in the computer sciences building. It wasn’t immediately clear who was the recipient.
University spokeswoman Cathy Lawhon said Tuesday the substance hasn’t been identified, but tests show it is harmless.
Parts of a social sciences building, an engineering tower and the computer sciences building were evacuated after the envelopes were received.
University officials sent an e-mail alert to students, faculty and employees, warning them to be cautious of opening suspicious mail.
