Amidst the usual quiet nature of the Olin Library, a cry rang out from the fire alarms, shattering the silence, warning everyone of nearby danger.
On April 6, between the hours of 7 and 9 p.m., a fire broke out in the men’s bathroom on the third floor of the library. The fire seemed to have been caused by an issue with a lighting fixture, which fell from the wall and into the sink. Taking only a few seconds for the situation to escalate, Campus Safety was soon called to the scene.
“Considering the size of our campus, we do not have an overabundance of false fire alarms,” said Ken Miller, Assistant Vice President of Public Safety.
No damage was done outside of the scene of the fire incident, and the bathroom is currently closed for repairs. There was no campus-wide message sent to inform the community of the incident.
As a result of the fire troubles, a chance to highlight overall fire safety on campus arises.
“We have various calls during the year for microwaves that malfunction or have metal items placed inside of them, which are probably our most common calls dealing with fires,” said Miller. “If you are in a space and hear a fire alarm, take them seriously and take action to ensure your own personal safety.”
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