Feature Photos: Stevenson Hall fire causes water damage
A maintenance worker removes damaged ceiling tiles in the lobby of Stevenson Hall as the flashing alarms continue after sprinklers activated to extinguish a fire on the fifth floor on Thursday.
August 28, 2015
A Charleston firefighter inspects the suite of room 5G of Stevenson Hall after fire alarms forced the evacuation of students on Thursday. Charleston Fire Chief Pat Goodwin said units were dispatched for an activated fire alarm and that fire pumps were active as firefighters arrived on scene. The fire was discovered in a closet and the sprinklers extinguished the fire. Water could be seen dripping into the Stevenson Hall lobby. Maintenance workers were seen removing damaged ceiling tile. The cause is under investigation.
