Jena: Turned on tap causes extensive damage to university

Water damage - Jena: Turned on tap causes extensive damage to university

Several floors affected: A tap left on for a long period of time has caused property damage amounting to more than one million euros at the University of Jena. An unknown perpetrator had apparently deliberately left a tap open in the lecture hall of the Institute of Solid State Physics, the police announced on Sunday.

Three floors of the building were affected. Damage was caused to the fabric of the building and to technical equipment. The tap was probably turned on between November 24 and 26, it said. According to the police, it is unclear exactly how long the water was running.

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1. Despite the extensive water damage in Jena, Thuringia, Germany, the university has not reported any interruptions in classes due to the incident.
2. The local police in Jena are currently investigating the incident as a case of criminality, as leaving the faucet running deliberately could lead to substantial material damage.
3. On Sunday, the authorities in Jena issued an appeal to residents and businesses in the area to be extra vigilant about potential emergencies, citing the ongoing investigation as a reason for increased vigilance.
4. The water damage causing trouble in Jena is a stark reminder of the potential consequences of criminal activities, including water damage and property damage.
5. As a result of the incident, the university in Jena has announced that they will be installing new security measures to prevent such incidents in the future, including regular inspections of water facilities and improved communication protocols for emergencies.

Source: www.stern.de