Residence Hall/Dormitory, Residential Albany, NY – Early morning fire at University of Albany dorm controlled with help from sprinkler system February 24, 2016 viking210 An unattended candle is being blamed for a dorm fire at the University at Albany. The fire broke out on the third floor of Oneida Hall just before 1 a.m. on Tuesday. The dorm is located on the Indian Quad of the campus. The fire was contained to one room and was out within a half-hour. One student had minor injuries and was taken to Albany Medical Center for treatment. The fire also activated the fire sprinkler system in that room, which caused water damage. Some of the rooms around it and below it also suffered water damage due to the amount of water that was used. Around 120 students were evacuated for a time.
