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Manhole explosions and smoke, avoid Myrtle Avenue

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The smoke notice says two manhole explosions sent smoke onto campus and tells people to avoid Myrtle Avenue and Hall Street.

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INITIAL ALERTWebsite
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October 8th, 2026 Two explosions occurred this afternoon from a manhole near the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Hall Street in the passage next to Key Food, sending heavy smoke onto campus. The FDNY and Con Edison remain on site and report that the fire is contained. The Pratt community should continue to avoid the affected area.  All classes and events are cancelled for Myrtle Hall and the Film/Video Building for tonight. Those who choose to be on the rest of campus, out of the abundance of caution, due to the air quality, please avoid the area around Myrtle and wear masks (which are available from Campus Safety and Health Services). It is safe to relocate your activities to the Student Union or other locations south of Willoughby Avenue. Please check Omnilert texts, the Pratt.edu website, and your emails for updates. If you have any additional questions, you may call Campus Safety at 718-636-3540.
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Classes resume, Friday, October 9: Conditions on Myrtle Avenue have returned to normal and smoke has cleared, following the earlier manhole explosions and fire near Myrtle Avenue and Hall Street. All administrative offices, residence services, and classes will operate on their usual schedule.
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Message elements

How the first alert is built

To check this alert, SuperGrok Heavy 4.5 (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

October 8th, 2026 Two explosions occurred this afternoon from a manhole near the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Hall Street in the passage next to Key Food, sending heavy smoke onto campus. The FDNY and Con Edison remain on site and report that the fire is contained. The Pratt community should continue to avoid the affected area.  All classes and events are cancelled for Myrtle Hall and the Film/Video Building for tonight. Those who choose to be on the rest of campus, out of the abundance of caution, due to the air quality, please avoid the area around Myrtle and wear masks (which are available from Campus Safety and Health Services). It is safe to relocate your activities to the Student Union or other locations south of Willoughby Avenue. Please check Omnilert texts, the Pratt.edu website, and your emails for updates. If you have any additional questions, you may call Campus Safety at 718-636-3540.

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this element present.

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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    1. present: Pass 01 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on alpha. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    2. present: Pass 02 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on bravo. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    3. present: Pass 03 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on charlie. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    4. present: Pass 04 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on delta. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    5. present: Pass 05 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on echo. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    6. present: Pass 06 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on foxtrot. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    7. present: Pass 07 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on golf. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    8. present: Pass 08 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on hotel. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    9. present: Pass 09 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on india. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    10. present: Pass 10 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on juliet. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    11. present: Pass 11 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on kilo. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    12. present: Pass 12 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on lima. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    13. present: Pass 13 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on mike. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    14. present: Pass 14 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on november. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    15. present: Pass 15 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on oscar. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    16. present: Pass 16 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on papa. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    17. present: Pass 17 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on quebec. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    18. present: Pass 18 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on romeo. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    19. present: Pass 19 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on sierra. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    20. present: Pass 20 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on tango. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    21. present: Pass 21 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on uniform. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    22. present: Pass 22 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on victor. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    23. present: Pass 23 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on whiskey. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    24. present: Pass 24 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on xray. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
    25. present: Pass 25 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element s closes on yankee. Present on this opening post. The text names the Pratt community and Pratt.edu.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this element present.

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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    1. present: Pass 01 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on alpha. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    2. present: Pass 02 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on bravo. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    3. present: Pass 03 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on charlie. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    4. present: Pass 04 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on delta. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    5. present: Pass 05 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on echo. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    6. present: Pass 06 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on foxtrot. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    7. present: Pass 07 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on golf. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    8. present: Pass 08 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on hotel. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    9. present: Pass 09 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on india. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    10. present: Pass 10 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on juliet. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    11. present: Pass 11 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on kilo. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    12. present: Pass 12 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on lima. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    13. present: Pass 13 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on mike. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    14. present: Pass 14 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on november. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    15. present: Pass 15 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on oscar. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    16. present: Pass 16 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on papa. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    17. present: Pass 17 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on quebec. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    18. present: Pass 18 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on romeo. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    19. present: Pass 19 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on sierra. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    20. present: Pass 20 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on tango. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    21. present: Pass 21 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on uniform. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    22. present: Pass 22 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on victor. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    23. present: Pass 23 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on whiskey. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    24. present: Pass 24 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on xray. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
    25. present: Pass 25 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element h closes on yankee. Present on this opening post. The text names manhole explosions, a fire, and smoke.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this element present.

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    1. present: Pass 01 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on alpha. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    2. present: Pass 02 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on bravo. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    3. present: Pass 03 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on charlie. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    4. present: Pass 04 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on delta. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    5. present: Pass 05 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on echo. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    6. present: Pass 06 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on foxtrot. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    7. present: Pass 07 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on golf. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    8. present: Pass 08 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on hotel. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    9. present: Pass 09 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on india. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    10. present: Pass 10 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on juliet. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    11. present: Pass 11 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on kilo. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    12. present: Pass 12 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on lima. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    13. present: Pass 13 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on mike. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    14. present: Pass 14 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on november. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    15. present: Pass 15 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on oscar. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    16. present: Pass 16 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on papa. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    17. present: Pass 17 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on quebec. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    18. present: Pass 18 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on romeo. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    19. present: Pass 19 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on sierra. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    20. present: Pass 20 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on tango. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    21. present: Pass 21 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on uniform. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    22. present: Pass 22 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on victor. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    23. present: Pass 23 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on whiskey. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    24. present: Pass 24 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on xray. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
    25. present: Pass 25 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element l closes on yankee. Present on this opening post. Myrtle Avenue, Hall Street, Myrtle Hall, and Willoughby Avenue are named.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this element present.

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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    1. present: Pass 01 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on alpha. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    2. present: Pass 02 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on bravo. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    3. present: Pass 03 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on charlie. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    4. present: Pass 04 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on delta. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    5. present: Pass 05 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on echo. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    6. present: Pass 06 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on foxtrot. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    7. present: Pass 07 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on golf. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    8. present: Pass 08 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on hotel. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    9. present: Pass 09 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on india. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    10. present: Pass 10 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on juliet. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    11. present: Pass 11 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on kilo. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    12. present: Pass 12 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on lima. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    13. present: Pass 13 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on mike. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    14. present: Pass 14 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on november. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    15. present: Pass 15 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on oscar. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    16. present: Pass 16 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on papa. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    17. present: Pass 17 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on quebec. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    18. present: Pass 18 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on romeo. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    19. present: Pass 19 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on sierra. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    20. present: Pass 20 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on tango. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    21. present: Pass 21 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on uniform. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    22. present: Pass 22 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on victor. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    23. present: Pass 23 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on whiskey. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    24. present: Pass 24 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on xray. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
    25. present: Pass 25 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element g closes on yankee. Present on this opening post. The text says to avoid the affected area.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this element present.

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

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    1. present: Pass 01 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on alpha. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    2. present: Pass 02 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on bravo. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    3. present: Pass 03 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on charlie. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    4. present: Pass 04 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on delta. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    5. present: Pass 05 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on echo. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    6. present: Pass 06 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on foxtrot. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    7. present: Pass 07 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on golf. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    8. present: Pass 08 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on hotel. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    9. present: Pass 09 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on india. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    10. present: Pass 10 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on juliet. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    11. present: Pass 11 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on kilo. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    12. present: Pass 12 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on lima. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    13. present: Pass 13 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on mike. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    14. present: Pass 14 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on november. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    15. present: Pass 15 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on oscar. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    16. present: Pass 16 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on papa. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    17. present: Pass 17 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on quebec. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    18. present: Pass 18 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on romeo. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    19. present: Pass 19 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on sierra. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    20. present: Pass 20 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on tango. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    21. present: Pass 21 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on uniform. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    22. present: Pass 22 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on victor. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    23. present: Pass 23 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on whiskey. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    24. present: Pass 24 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on xray. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
    25. present: Pass 25 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element t closes on yankee. Present on this opening post. The text says this afternoon and tonight.
  • Impactabsent0/25

    Final assessment

    0 of 25 passes marked this element present.

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. absent: Pass 01 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on alpha. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    2. absent: Pass 02 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on bravo. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    3. absent: Pass 03 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on charlie. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    4. absent: Pass 04 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on delta. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    5. absent: Pass 05 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on echo. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    6. absent: Pass 06 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on foxtrot. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    7. absent: Pass 07 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on golf. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    8. absent: Pass 08 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on hotel. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    9. absent: Pass 09 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on india. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    10. absent: Pass 10 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on juliet. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    11. absent: Pass 11 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on kilo. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    12. absent: Pass 12 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on lima. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    13. absent: Pass 13 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on mike. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    14. absent: Pass 14 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on november. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    15. absent: Pass 15 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on oscar. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    16. absent: Pass 16 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on papa. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    17. absent: Pass 17 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on quebec. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    18. absent: Pass 18 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on romeo. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    19. absent: Pass 19 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on sierra. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    20. absent: Pass 20 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on tango. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    21. absent: Pass 21 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on uniform. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    22. absent: Pass 22 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on victor. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    23. absent: Pass 23 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on whiskey. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    24. absent: Pass 24 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on xray. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.
    25. absent: Pass 25 of pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08 element i closes on yankee. Absent on this opening post. No person or suspect detail appears.

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Systematic AI judgments with visible reasoning, not human-validated codings.

About this analysis
Context

Background

The smoke notice is the agreed opening, and the classes-resume update is the later message on that page. Campus Safety is described on the department page.
Analysis

Key Findings

Two manhole explosions sent smoke onto the Brooklyn campus, and the notice said to avoid Myrtle Avenue and Hall Street.
Outcome
Classes and events at Myrtle Hall and the Film/Video Building were cancelled for the night. A later message on the same page said Myrtle Avenue was back to normal and Friday classes would keep their usual schedule.
Provenance

Sources

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  1. Official
    Pratt smoke notice
    pratt.edu
    archived copy
  2. Official
    Pratt Campus Safety
    pratt.edu
    archived copy
Cite this case

Campus Alert Archive. "Pratt Institute: Manhole explosions and smoke, avoid Myrtle Avenue." Incident of October 8, 2026. Added October 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/pratt-institute-myrtle-avenue-manhole-smoke-2026-10-08/

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explosionprivate-bachelors2026
Added October 2026Updated October 2026Via ingestion