Trailer fire at ESU prompts evacuation of building
By Brandy Nance
Originally published 02:45 p.m., September 25, 2008
Updated 03:53 p.m., September 25, 2008
There were no injuries in a fire that prompted the evacuation of the HPER Building at Emporia State University Thursday afternoon.
Smoke from the fire could be seen across Emporia.
The call came in about 2 p.m. Thursday for a fire on the east side of the HYPER Building, said Jack Taylor, Emporia fire department fire chief. According to Dave Sparks, of ESU’s Media Relation’s department, the fire started in a trailer that contains equipment that melts tar.
“Flames from the hot tar ignited the trailer and caused the tires on the trailer to explode from the heat,” Sparks said in a media release. “ESU personnel activated the building’s fire alarm and emergency lighting, and evacuated the building as a precaution.”
When crews arrived on scene there was a large column of black smoke coming from the kettle of a trailer on the east side of the building. The kettle is used to heat construction materials.
“It was fairly easy to extinguish,” Taylor said.
Taylor said there were no injuries and there is no damage to the building.
“The only damage is to the kettle in the trailer,” Taylor said.
paulkersey (anonymous) says...
I sure hope it was 20 ft. away from entrances and ventilation systems, or there will be hell to pay... Talk about second hand smoke, holy cow!
September 25, 2008 at 9:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Weltha (anonymous) says...
crack- doesn't make it any more healthy to breath an accident does it?! Hmmm??? nice try!
September 26, 2008 at 8:28 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Weltha (anonymous) says...
I'll bite this time because you made me giggle so, just now..... What does this post have to do with the price of tea in China? It says nothing of my stance on the smoking issue. It only serves the purpose of showing my smart-a$$ side. I was pointing out something that you missed with your post. My post on the other thread said nothing of just recently desiding against the smoking ban either. It mearly states you and others like you are if not all of the reason, atleast part of the reason. I never stated how long ago you did this to me. Don't read to much into things dear. It doesn't help the cause.
November 26, 2008 at 10:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )