Electrical fire breaks out at local dorm; no students hurt

Firefighters worked to extinguish an electrical fire at a local residence hall on Friday afternoon.

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Around 3:30 p.m., Springfield firefighters were called to Myers Hall at Wittenberg University for reports of fire.

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An electrical fire broke out, according to a Wittenberg University spokesperson.

All students are safe.

News Center 7 asked if any students would have to find someplace else to stay due to the fire damage.

“Our residence life staff is ensuring that everyone is taken care of as a result of this situation,” a spokesperson replied.

We will continue to follow this story.

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