The following information was obtained from media sources and has not been
verified for accuracy. More information will be contained in an upcoming
issue of Campus Firewatch.
Campus fatal house fire
University of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio
December 10, 2000
A fire in a house owned by the University of Dayton killed a student on
Sunday, December 10. There were eight students living in the house at the
time of the fire. According to reports, an earlier fire at the house had
been extinguished by the residents. Investigators say they are looking into
the possibility that the fire may have been started by students lit pieces
of paper or other items.
Dormitory Candle Fire
Bryant College
Smithfield, Rhode Island
December 9, 2000
A fire started by a candle in a four-story dormitory injured two students.
The fire occurred when the candle was knocked over onto the bed. Bryant has
a policy against the use of candles.
Dormitory Trash Fire
Seton Hall University
South Orange, New Jersey
December 8, 2000
A small trash can fire in Boland Hall, the site of the tragic January 2000
fire that killed three students, was extinguished by the activation of the
sprinkler head. 600 students were evacuated.
Campus Fire
Washington State University
Pullman, Washington
December 4, 2000
A fire in an apartment at the University of Washington was started when a
mattress was left on a baseboard heater.
Campus Fire
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, Tennessee
November 30, 2000
Two fires occurred in Prescott Hall. The first was believed to have been
started by a fan motor. The second was discovered four hours later by a
security guard and destroyed an office.
Campus Fire
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, California
November 30, 2000
Two fires in a dormitory are suspected to be arson.
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