Fire in Alumni

At approximately 11:30 a.m. on December 23, 1994 fire alarms sounded in Alumni Gymnasium. Apparently, the electricity was shut off due to the construction at Higgins Labs and when it was restored, small fires broke out in the walls of Alumni. After the fires were extinguished, members of the Worcester Fire Departments remained at the scene until after 5:15 p.m. in case their services were needed. Many small repairs were done over break because of minor structural damage and damage to the walls while the wires were being accessed.

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