Photo Briefing

Photo Briefing – March 28, 2011

Car about to be towed.
Small Car, Big Fire: A MINI Cooper was found on fire after a public safety officer reported it on North Campus’ Lot 11 on March 17. It was approximately 5:28 p.m. when the student was notified that the vehicle was being towed. No other damages were reported. Reasons why the fire was ignited are still unknown.
COURTESY OF FEDERICO ARANGO
Art installation being viewed by students.
So Fresh, So Clean: As part of the United Nations’ Fresh Water Awareness Day, Ingrid Barreneche showcased an art installation that helped promote the importance of fresh water around the world. Her art, titled Have you heard about the plastic diet? was placed outside of Wolfson Campus’ building 1 on March 23.
AKEEM BRUNSON / THE REPORTER
Jim Morin showing examples of his work.
Inventive Illustrator: Miami Herald Cartoonist Jim Morin spoke to students about his work as a modern print and multimedia cartoonist at the Wolfson Campus on March 22.
AKEEM BRUNSON \ THE REPORTER
A fire at Miami International Airport.
Nocturnal Blaze: A fireball is visible at the fuel tank farm at Miami International Airport late Wednesday night, March 23. At least 40 percent of the fuel supply was lost, causing delays and cancellation of 179 flights. Investigators believe the fire was caused by an electrical failure in the fuel supply system.
GREGORY CASTILLO \ THE REPORTER