Fire that damaged Fogler Library at UMaine was arson, officials say
University officials on Thursday announced a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.
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Officials from the University of Maine in Orono say a fire that damaged the Raymond H. Fogler Library on Wednesday night was a case of arson.
A small fire between the first and second floors was reported just after 9 p.m. Wednesday and damaged about 50 books. The building was evacuated and no one was injured.
On Thursday, university officials said the fire is being investigated as arson by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. A reward of $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible is being offered by the UMaine Police Department and Division of Student Life.
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Published on: 05-06-2021
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UMaine says fire in campus library was result of arson
UMaine PD and the Division of Student Life are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible. Author: Griffin Stockford (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 12:36 PM EDT May 6, 2021 Updated: 5:15 PM EDT May 6, 2021
ORONO, Maine The University of Maine said a fire in Fogler Library on Wednesday night was the result of arson. According to UMaine, the State Fire Marshal s Office is investigating.
The library reopened at 10 a.m. Thursday after the fire broke out around 9 p.m. Wednesday. The building was evacuated and no injuries were reported, according to UMaine. Some areas of the building are still closed for cleaning and maintenance.
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