PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 Structure Fire

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.

Contact:

 Craig Humphreys, Fire Marshal

Logan City Fire Department
76 East 200 North
Logan, Utah 84321
435-716-9515 Office

 

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