WWU Police investigating dorm fire

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A small fire led to a brief evacuation at a Western Washington University dorm building.

Officials said smoke was seen coming out of the 7th floor of Buchanan Tower West around 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 19th.

The fire was discovered in an outdoor stairwell and police evacuated residents from the building.

Investigators said that “paper material” was found burning between a set of cinderblocks in the stairwell.

University Police and campus officials are investigating the incident.

Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to University Police at 360-650-3555 or via anonymous tipline at 360-650-SAFE (7233).

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