Temporary Lockdown at SFU Burnaby After Police Respond to Threat
Earlier today, Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus had to be temporarily shut down following a police incident that stirred concern across the community. Around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, access to the campus was cut off as law enforcement responded to what was initially described as an "active threat"—more specifically, a bomb threat—according to an alert issued by the university's emergency notification system.
CCTV footage from the intersection of Gaglardi Way and University Drive showed police actively blocking roads and diverting all traffic away from campus grounds. The footage captured a scene that left no room for doubt: this was a serious situation that required immediate action.
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While details remain limited, the university stated that the closure was “due to an incident affecting the university,” though no further explanation was given at the time. Emergency responders were dispatched promptly, and all students, staff, and anyone in the area were urged to avoid the university and follow directions from authorities. TransLink also confirmed that bus services heading up Burnaby Mountain were suspended during the incident.
Fortunately, by around 2:00 p.m.—barely an hour and a half later—police had reopened the roads and the university released a follow-up statement confirming there was no ongoing danger to the campus community. It’s a relief to hear that no one was harmed and that the situation was resolved quickly, but the experience certainly rattled nerves and disrupted what would have otherwise been a typical summer afternoon at SFU.
At this point, the nature of the threat has not been fully disclosed. The RCMP and the university are still being contacted for more information, and updates are expected as the investigation continues. While it’s unclear whether the threat was credible or a false alarm, the swift and coordinated response by authorities and the university’s emergency systems has been reassuring.
In the meantime, the incident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly things can change—and how important it is for institutions to have solid emergency response protocols in place. As more information comes in, students and staff will no doubt be keeping a close eye on updates. For now, though, the campus is open, safe, and resuming normal operations.
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