In today's update...

   Seton Hall University Settlement
   Campus Construction Warehouse Fire
   Sprinkler Legislation Introduced in Pennsylvania
   College/University Sprinkler Report Released in Pennsylvania

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The following accounts have been taken
from press reports and, unless otherwise
indicated, have not been independently verified.
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January 25, 2001
South Orange, New Jersey

Seton Hall University Settlement

Seton Hall has settled lawsuits with 12 people that sued the University
following the January 19, 2000 fire that killed three students.  The amount
of the settlement was not disclosed, nor did the university admit to any
liability.

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January 25, 2001
College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, Missouri

A construction warehouse and several vehicles were destroyed by a fire.  The
building is located in the middle of the campus.

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January 23, 2001
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Legislation Introduced in Pennsylvania

State Representative McGeehan (D-Philadelphia) reintroduced his legislation
requiring the installation of sprinklers in residence halls and Greek
housing.  Similar legislation passed the state House of Representatives last
year, but was stalled in the Senate where no action was taken on it.  (More
information can be found in the January issue of Campus Firewatch.)

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January 24, 2001
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Report Released

A report commissioned by the Pennsylvania State Senate outlining the level
of fire protection at the state's universities and colleges was released.
This report provided cost estimates for the installation of sprinklers in
these occupancies.  (More information can be found in the January issue of
Campus Firewatch.)

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