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Fire damages building on Emporia State campus

Photo-AJ Dome- KVOE
Photo-AJ Dome- KVOE

EMPORIA, Kan. (AP) — Fire caused damage to a building on the Emporia State University campus but no injuries were reported.

University spokeswoman Gwen Larson says flames were seen Thursday evening on the roof of the Health, Physical Education and Recreation building, which also houses the university’s athletics offices.

WIBW-TV reports Larson says a few people who were inside the building were able to get out safely. No injuries were reported.

Larson says the building’s heating and air conditioning system and roof were damaged. The complete extent of the damage has not been determined.

Investigators believe a malfunction in a dryer near a locker room caused the fire.

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