BRIEF: Fire Extinguished in Dryer near UHH Gym
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The University of Hawaii at Hilo campus, with the Athletic Department at lower left. Photo courtesy of UHH.
Posted on February 20th, 2012
by Big Island Now Staff
County firefighters called to the athletics area at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Sunday night found a smoldering fire in an industrial gas dryer.
The fire had not extended beyond the dryer located in Physical Education Building #320 located adjacent to the gymnasium, and only minor smoke damage had occurred, said Capt. Gregory Rapozo of the Kawailani fire station.
Damage was estimated at $10,000.
Firefighters arrived at the scene at 7:05 p.m. and required only eight minutes to extinguish the fire. The cause is under investigation.
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