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Fire breaks out in recycling room at Caldwell University dorm; students flee from building

A fire that broke out in the recycling room at a Caldwell University dorm sent students fleeing from the building.

News 12 Staff

May 18, 2021, 10:35 AM

Updated 1,303 days ago

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A fire that broke out in the recycling room at a Caldwell University dorm sent students fleeing from the building.
Firefighters received the call Monday around 5:17 p.m.
When the crew arrived, they found heavy smoke on the second floor and quickly put out a fire in the recycling area.
The blaze stayed contained because of the quick response and a working sprinkler system.
The students were relocated to other residence halls. There were no injuries to report.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.