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ATC to resume operations June 2

Fire and water damage at ATC disrupt building operations on June 1; some first-floor offices remain closed
Jane Burkhardt, Editor-in-Chief • June 1, 2026
Courtesy photo / UTD News Center (Twyla Bloxham)
Image of ATC building

Developing story: The Mercury has reached out to Martín, the City of Richardson Fire Department and university officials for more information and will update this article as additional information becomes available.

The following information was provided in campuswide communications sent by UT Dallas administration.

On Sunday, May 31, Rafael Martín, vice president for administration and chief of operations, sent a campuswide communication stating that a small fire was reported in the Edith O’Donnell Arts & Technology Building around 7 p.m.

First floor ATC of blocked off (Taylor Henry)
First floor ATC of blocked off (Taylor Henry)

According to the communication, the City of Richardson Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported.

The ATC building was closed on Monday, June 1, following a fire and resulting water damage. Martín sent another communication June 1 stating the ATC building would reopen June 2, though some offices on the first floor will remain closed as cleanup continues.

The communication instructed staff members with offices on the first floor to “check with their supervisors regarding working arrangements.”

Classes in the ATC building will resume regular operations beginning Tuesday, June 2.

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About the Contributors
Jane Burkhardt
Jane Burkhardt, Editor-in-Chief
Jane Burkhardt is a freshman at UT Dallas from Phoenix, Arizona. She enjoys going to the gym, reading, and meeting new people. Jane has experience serving in editor roles for her award-winning high school paper, The XPress and newsletter, The GatorByte. A hard-working individual, Jane is looking forward to competing on the UT Dallas Women’s Volleyball Team this fall and making an impact.
Taylor Henry
Taylor Henry, Graphics Editor
Taylor Henry is a junior majoring in visual performing arts here at UTD. Henry is passionate about illustration, and they are even looking to pursue it professionally. They have currently involved themselves in many on campus clubs providing graphics assistance. Henry is putting their years of illustration and graphics experience into making The Mercury look as good as its writing is.