Students Evacuated During Dorm Fire On ISU Campus

Last updated on Monday, January 28, 2008

(TERRE HAUTE) - A residence hall on the Indiana State University campus caught fire Sunday night.

It was reported on the 11th floor of Blumberg Hall. The 12-story structure houses approximately 420 freshman students.

A candle left unattended in a room is being blamed for the blaze.

All students were evacuated. A student resident assistant suffered smoke inhalation while trying to extinguish the fire.

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