Students evacuated from Augustana residence hall after afternoon fire
Students were evacuated after a fire broke out at a residence hall, but luckily, it was controlled quickly and didn t cause any structural damage. Author: Connor Day Updated: 5:24 PM CDT May 11, 2021
ROCK ISLAND, Ill.
Update - 5/11 3:30 p.m.
According to Rock Island Fire Marshall Greg Marty, the fire began in the building s newly-installed solar panels, which had just been turned on for the first time. The fire was completely contained to these roof panels.
Original Story
Students had to be evacuated from an Augustana residence hall after a fire broke out Monday afternoon.