The drywall, ceiling tiles and fire door contained the blaze to the single room. The precise cause of the fire is not known. The Socorro Fire Department put out the blaze, which started in computer equipment.

Speare Hall will remain closed through Sunday, Aug. 29. The computer lab will be closed until further notice.

Socorro Electric Cooperative crews are on campus now restoring utility service to those buildings that lost power. As of noon Saturday, the south side of campus, including all dorms, had power. Electrical crews expect to have all power restored by Saturday evening.

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