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A fire in St. Martin Hall was reported at approximately 2 a.m. today. University police and maintenance personnel responded immediately and helped contain the fire to a limited area of the residence hall. The Salisbury Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. All students in the residence hall were evacuated safely and orderly. No injuries were reported.
The fire was caused by a lit candle which made contact with clothing items stored in the room. As of this report, four students were displaced and have received temporary housing. The chief of police, Mr. Dave Gutoskey, Vice-President Greig Mitchell and other officials responded to ensure the safety of all students. The actions taken by all involved led to a safe and efficient disposition of a dangerous incident. The practice of random fire drills and alarm equipment proved to be important factors in eliminating injury and reducing damage during this incident.
Chief Ed Lashley
University Police
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