The sprinkler system extinguished the fire. St. Paul Fire Department also responded promptly.… Continue Reading »
Category Archives: Residence Hall/Dormitory
Bowling Green, KY – Fire on 10th floor of university residence hall contained by sprinkler system
Western Kentucky University officials say a kitchen fire broke out on the tenth floor of Pearce Ford Tower early Monday afternoon. Students say water from the sprinkler system has pooled up on floors nine and ten, with some students reporting damaged belongings, though this hasn’t been confirmed by officials. … Continue Reading »
Davis, CA – Sprinkler limits fire damage in on-campus residence hall; No injuries reported
UC Davis students were displaced from their dormitory Sunday after a stovetop fire triggered the building’s sprinkler system, according to the Davis Fire Department. Officials said burning oil caught fire in a fourth-floor unit at 8th and Wake, 1440 Wake Forest Dr., at about 8 p.m.… Continue Reading »
Hamden, CT – Fire at university apartment complex contained with help from sprinkler system; No injuries
Three Quinnipiac University students in three apartments were displaced due to water damage after a kitchen fire in a student housing complex Tuesday evening, officials said. There were no injuries reported in the fire at the Whitney Village Quinnipiac University student housing complex at 3075 Whitney Ave. … Continue Reading »
Glassboro, NJ – Fire in university residence hall put out by sprinkler system; No injuries reported
Residents of Mimosa Hall were forced to evacuate their dorms shortly before noon on Friday, after a fire started in a dorm on the first floor of the residential hall, according to a Rowan Alert sent to students across campus. Firemen from Washington, Harrison and Glassboro townships and other first responders quickly arrived at the scene to contain the fire while residents waited outside.… Continue Reading »
Flint Twp, MI – Fire at Baker College residence hall put out by sprinkler system; No injuries
All 46 residents have been cleared to move back into their rooms at Baker Hall East, except for three who live in the fire-damaged room. According to Baker College, they were the only students with property damage after the Wednesday evening incident and they’ve since been relocated. … Continue Reading »
