Press Release Number: 765
Incident Number: 12-000278
Release Date: 4/17/2012
Offense: Crim Mischief, Inst Vandalism, Prevent Catastrophe
Grading: M-2
Date/Time Reported
Date Reported | Time Reported | Date From | Date To |
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4/8/2012 | 6:55 AM | 4/8/2012 | 4/8/2012 |
Time/Location
Location | Time From | Time To |
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6:35 AM | 6:40 AM |
Summary of Events
UPDATE TO INCIDENT 12-000278, Press Release 761
Following investigation of the incident at Maple A residence hall, it was determined that the above student did cause the fire and explosion when he failed to extinguish a lighted cigarette in a plastic trash receptacle which contained several small propane tanks. The trash receptacle was located outside the building in a patio area on the northwest corner of Maple. The building was evacuated due to the fire and explosion, which caused smoke in the residence hall.
Charges are pending.