Residence Hall/Dormitory, Residential Bowling Green, KY – Fire on 10th floor of university residence hall contained by sprinkler system August 24, 2017 viking210 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. The fire was contained to the kitchen, and students are expected to be able to return to the building after cleanup is complete. No injuries have been reported to us at this time.