Residence Hall/Dormitory, Residential Kitchen fire at college dorm controlled by sprinkler system (Philadelphia, PA) September 24, 2012 viking210 A fire broke out in a fourth floor college dorm room late Saturday evening. According to House Dean Trish Williams, a resident was cooking, and a toaster had set off the fire. University Police Sergeant Lawrence Salotti said the building’s sprinkler system had been activated. All building occupants were evacuated, and there were no injuries.