Colleges face costly fire safety upgrades across West Virginia
Inspectors found issues from a burned bulb to nonfunctional sprinklers at colleges. WVU faced 561 outstanding recommendations after July inspection, with total costs projected in the millions for upgrades. Budgets are tight as state agencies face 10 percent cuts this year and 9 percent next, delaying widespread safety fixes.
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Fire safety fixes urged at multiple colleges across state
A survey cites Bluefield State College library fire alarm out of service needing replacement. Science Building gas shut-off valves locked. Greenbrier Community College Lewisburg porch light wired via extension cord creating hazard. Concord College reports missing expired extinguishers and calls for proper service and new smoke detectors. Wooddell residence hall lacks a fire hose nozzle.
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Fire safety gear gaps found in student housing
Inspectors identified fire extinguishers and battery operated smoke detectors in several buildings including residence halls and the president's house. Battery detectors are no longer approved for student housing. Nationwide, about 1,700 fires occur annually in dorms and Greek housing causing roughly 2.8 million dollars in damages per year.
Fire on Vine Street prompts three engine response
BLUEFIELD The Bluefield Fire Department tackled a structure blaze on Vine Street at 6 28 p m Three fire engines fought the flames with no injuries reported Mercer 911 supervisor Julie Lockhart said details were unavailable Saturday and the incident remained under investigation
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