The two fires at the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories last week were caused by the heat of the sun reflecting on the outside of the building, according to the University of Iowa Office of Campus Safety. A statement from the office read that the heat from the sun onto the stainless-steel exterior of the building.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Fire officials responded to another fire at the University of Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories on Friday morning after one broke out the day before. The fire started around 10:29 a.m. Friday, and was put out within the hour. The cause of the fire is still under.