Did you know...? Fire at Blumberg Hall (2008)

The fire was reported shortly after 11:30 pm in the 11th floor. Blumberg Hall, as all of us know, is a 12-story residence hall that houses approximately 420 freshmen students. The incident happened on Sunday, January 27, 2008. The Public Safety Department and the Terre Haute Fire Department responded to the fire call. According to a preliminary investigation, a candle left unattended in room 1105 was the cause of the fire. That room, and also rooms 1104 and 1106 were damaged. According to the office of Public Safety a resident assistant, and three emergency responders were treated for smoke inhalation, and one student suffered of an asthma attack. University officials determinated that 10th, 11th and 12th floors of the building were unsuitable for students to return. Blumberg residents were evacuated and sheltered temporarily inside the HSMU, in the food court area.