According to Director of the Physical Plant, Mark Frost, the duration of the downtime was due to a lengthy examination of all the relevant systems to ensure that there were no other significant problems. He noted that it is quite unusual for a failure of this type to occur. When it does happen, however, the cause is typically a short circuit which, if not addressed, could cause further damage and possibly injury. The investigation yielded no evidence of such a short, and power was duly restored at approximately 10 am. The precise reason that the fuse blew is still unknown at this time, although its age and wear may have been contributing factors.