College/University (on campus), Residence Hall/Dormitory Flint Twp, MI – Fire at Baker College residence hall put out by sprinkler system; No injuries February 19, 2017 viking210 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. The Flint Township fire department says it was a small cooking fire in their suite that was put out quickly when the sprinkler system activated, which caused water damage. Baker College plans to cover the cost of their lost items. (02/15/17) – A small cooking fire forces a Baker College dorm to be completely evacuated Wednesday night. The Flint Township fire department says the fire activated the sprinkler system at Baker Hall knocking out the flames pretty quickly. The unit was on the second floor, causing water damage on the first and second floor. Crews had to evacuate everyone in the three story building for the night. Power was also cut to the first two floors. No one was hurt.
