Press Release Number: 3501
Incident Number: 19-0000069
Release Date: 1/22/2019
Offense: Fire alarm activation - smoke investigation
Grading: Other
Date/Time Reported
Date Reported | Time Reported | Date From | Date To |
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1/22/2019 | 1:35 AM | 1/22/2019 | 1/22/2019 |
Time/Location
Location | Time From | Time To |
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North Hall | 1:35 AM | 3:12 AM |
Summary of Events
On or about the above date, time and location University Police responded to a fire alarm activation indicating multiple smoke detectors having been activated at North Hall. Smoke and a burning odor were found to be present inside the structure, and assistance was requested from the Mansfield Fire Department to assist with further investigation. The failure of a component in the buildings HVAC system was determined to be the cause of the smoke and odor. Police and fire personnel cleared the scene and University Facilities personnel were notified relative to making the necessary repairs. University Police were assisted by the Mansfield Borough Police Department, Mansfield Fire Department and the Mansfield Fireman's Ambulance.