PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Logan, Utah – February 27, 2012 – The activation of a
properly working fire sprinkler system, fire alarm system and the quick action
of Logan Firefighters worked together to avoid disaster in a new building on
the Utah State University campus. Last night Logan
Fire Department with automatic aid agencies responded to a fire alarm and a 911
call to the College of Agriculture Building, 510 North 900 East at approx. 8:12
pm.
Upon arrival the fire department found moderate amounts of smoke
coming from a lab in the basement of the building. At the time of the fire the building was not
occupied by staff and students. The
activation of a single fire sprinkler head had contained the fire within a
single room. Firefighters extended hose
lines using the building’s standpipe system to the room and extinguished the
remaining fire. Firefighters stopped the
water flowing from the single activated fire sprinkler head and helped to
remove water from the building. Damage
was limited to one room.
The cause of the fire, under the investigation of the Utah
State Fire Marshal’ Office, was determined to be accidental and ignited by combustible
material that had been placed too close to a heater, which was part of a
science experiment. Although there was
little fire damage, there was significant water damage, total damage was
estimated at $25,000.00 No injuries or exposures to other structures
were reported.
It is unknown at this time if the fire will effect classes or operation in the building today.
It is unknown at this time if the fire will effect classes or operation in the building today.
Contact:
76 East 200 North
435-716-9515 Office
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