The University of Delaware's Spencer Laboratory is closed until further notice following a second floor custodial closet fire on Thursday afternoon, July 14.

The building was evacuated safely and then closed, according to UD officials.

The fire was extinguished with minimal damage, officials said, however, there is approximately one inch of water in the vicinity of the fire that must be removed.

Academy Street, which was closed briefly from Delaware Avenue to Lovett Avenue, has reopened to traffic.

Motorists and pedestrians are urged to use caution in that area.