Students evacuate University Village due to fire initiated by a vape
A fire at University Village’s building two caused students to evacuate Thrudsay night. Photo credit: Michelle Zhu
Shortly before midnight on Thursday, a fire alarm cued students to evacuate University Village.
Resident Adviser Mitzi Felix immediately called for residents to enter the parking lot and subsequently initiated a phone call to the Chico Police Department.
The area wreaked of a burning smell and smoke was visibly exiting a wide open door.
At 11:42 p.m., Chico police arrived at the scene to check for injuries. Firefighters arrived soon after.
Captain of fire patrol Chuck Fry reported it was an accidental fire caused by a vape in the bathroom. The fire was extinguished upon the officials’ arrival.
No students were injured and were allowed back inside by midnight.
Michelle Zhu can be reached at [email protected] or @mmichellezhuu on Twitter.
