The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department responded to a fire on the roof of the Tate Student Center at the University of Georgia Friday evening, shortly after a commencement ceremony in Sanford Stadium.
Per a tweet ACC Fire, the flames were quickly contained, damage was limited, and no injuries were reported.
Update on structure fire at the Tate Center. The fire is out. No injuries were reported. The fire started on the roof and crews are still on scene monitoring the situation and verifying no further extension to the interior of the building. pic.twitter.com/necgoo5rub
— ACC Fire Department (@accfire) October 17, 2020
Shortly after 9 p.m. UGA Police received a call about a small fire on the roof of the Tate Center. Emergency personnel quickly contained the fire. It appears that the damage was limited and no one was injured. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
— UGA (@universityofga) October 17, 2020
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